Banana Bread With Spiced Pecans Recipe

Name: Banana Bread With Spiced Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The spiced pecans; 1/2 cup water; 2 cardamom pods; 1 stick cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon cointreau; 1/2 cup raw pecan halves; Banana Bread; 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 heaping cup very ripe mashed banana (2 1/12 - 3 banana's depending on size); 1/2 cup full fat sour cream; 1/2 cup spiced pecans rough chop

Servings: persons

The spiced pecans
1/2 cup water
2 cardamom pods
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cointreau
1/2 cup raw pecan halves
Banana Bread
1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 heaping cup very ripe mashed banana (2 1/12 - 3 banana's depending on size)
1/2 cup full fat sour cream
1/2 cup spiced pecans rough chop

1
In small saucepan bring water, spices, and cointreau to a boil. Remove from heat and add the pecans. Let sit until it cools and pour into covered container and let sit overnight. Pre-heat oven to 170-200 line half sheet pan with parchment. Remove pecans from brining liquid and spread on sheet pan, I included the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods so they could dry roast with the pecans. Roast for 6 hours or until dry. Place in covered container until ready to use.
2
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the loaf pan or pans. In stand mixer with paddle attachment add the butter and sugar and cream until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add the vanilla. In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and with mixer on low add to creamed mixture. Mix until combined. Add the banana and sour cream and mix to incorporate. Fold in the chopped pecans.
3
Spoon into prepared pan or pans and bake loaf for 60-70- minutes or mini loaves for 40- 45 minutes or until browned and tester comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes remove from pan and let cool completely before serving.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The spiced pecans, 1/2 cup water, 2 cardamom pods, 1 stick cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread With Spiced Pecans falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Bread With Spiced Pecans

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