Margi'S Banana Bread

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   Crumble:

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   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a six-cup 10 x 4-inch loaf pan and line it with a sheet of parchment paper, letting it hang over both sides.

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   In a bowl, combine the pecans, maple sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add the butter and mix with your fingertips until the dough is just moistened. Set aside.

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   Bread:

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   In another bowl, whisk together the bananas, maple syrup, butter and eggs. Set aside.

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   In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. With a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir in the banana mixture until the batter is just moistened.

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   Spread half the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the crumble. Pour in the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining crumble.

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   Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the pan. Cut into slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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