Cinnamon-Apple-Pecan Bread

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

2 . Stage

Combine apples, 4 tablespoons butter, honey, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

While apples are simmering, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

4 . Stage

Combine remaining 8 tablespoons butter, remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; beat until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract.

5 . Stage

Discard cinnamon stick and mash cooked apples. Add mashed apples and pecans to the batter. Use a rubber spatula to mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.