Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Apple Bread Recipe with Sweet Pecan Glaze 🍎❤️
Y’all, if you love the smell of fresh apples and cinnamon baking in the oven, you’re going to absolutely love this recipe!
Today, Faye from Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, is showing you how to make our delicious Homemade Apple Bread with Sweet Pecan Glaze!
This old-fashioned Southern recipe is packed with fresh Gala apples, warm cinnamon, crunchy pecans, and topped with a wonderful homemade glaze.
And here’s the best part — this recipe makes FOUR small loaves!
That’s one for your family, one for a neighbor, one for a friend, and maybe one to keep all to yourself! 😂❤️
It’s perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving, Christmas gifts, or just enjoying with a hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning.
🎥 Watch Faye Make Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Apple Bread!
Want to see exactly how Faye prepares this delicious apple bread?
She’s showing you how to mix the batter, add the fresh apples, bake the loaves, and finish them with that wonderful pecan glaze!
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🍎 Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Apple Bread Recipe
Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Bake Time: Approximately 60 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Yield: 4 small loaves
Ingredients for the Apple Bread
- 4 cups fresh Gala apples, diced
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- A dash of salt (optional)
Ingredients for the Sweet Pecan Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
That’s it! Simple ingredients for a wonderful homemade apple bread!
👩🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Grease four small metal loaf pans thoroughly with canola oil or nonstick baking spray.
Make sure to coat the bottoms and sides so your apple bread comes out easily after baking.
Step 2: Prepare Your Fresh Apples
Wash and dice your Gala apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
Measure out 4 cups of diced apples.
Faye’s tip: Gala apples are wonderful for this recipe because they’re naturally sweet and hold up nicely during baking!
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- A dash of salt, if desired
Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 4: Add the Wet Ingredients
Add the milk or half-and-half, canola oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients.
Stir until the ingredients are combined into a thick batter.
Don’t worry if your batter looks thicker than regular cake batter — that’s perfectly normal for this apple bread!
Avoid overmixing once the flour is incorporated.
Step 5: Fold in the Apples and Pecans
Gently fold in:
- 4 cups diced Gala apples
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Stir just until the apples and pecans are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Y’all, that cinnamon and fresh apple combination already smells wonderful!
Step 6: Fill Your Loaf Pans
Divide the batter evenly among your four prepared loaf pans.
Fill each pan approximately halfway, leaving plenty of room for the bread to rise.
Step 7: Bake Your Apple Bread
Place the loaf pans in your preheated oven.
Bake at 350°F for approximately 60 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Baking time may vary depending on the size and material of your loaf pans, so begin checking earlier if you’re using very small pans.
Step 8: Make the Sweet Pecan Glaze
While your apple bread is baking or cooling slightly, prepare the glaze.
In a small mixing bowl, combine:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
Whisk until smooth.
Stir in ¼ cup chopped pecans.
If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny splash of milk. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
Step 9: Glaze Your Apple Bread
Allow the apple bread to cool slightly after removing it from the oven.
Drizzle the sweet pecan glaze generously over the warm loaves.
Let the glaze settle before slicing.
And there you have it — Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Apple Bread with Sweet Pecan Glaze! 🍎❤️
❤️ Faye’s Tips for Making the Best Apple Bread
Use fresh Gala apples! They add wonderful natural sweetness and moisture.
Use self-rising flour! This recipe calls for self-rising flour, which already contains leavening ingredients. Don’t substitute regular all-purpose flour without adjusting the recipe.
Don’t overmix your batter! Stir just until the ingredients are combined for a tender loaf.
Don’t forget the pecans! They add a delicious Southern crunch to every bite.
Grease your loaf pans well! The fruit and sugar can make the bread stick if your pans aren’t properly prepared.
Watch your baking time! Smaller loaf pans may bake faster, so check for doneness with a toothpick.
Drizzle the glaze while the bread is warm! It creates a wonderful sweet finish.
Make extra for gifts! Since this recipe makes four loaves, it’s perfect for sharing.
🎄 Homemade Apple Bread Makes a Wonderful Christmas Gift!
Looking for a thoughtful homemade gift for the holidays?
Mrs. Lacy’s Apple Bread is a wonderful choice!
Here are a few fun ideas:
- Wrap a cooled loaf in decorative holiday packaging.
- Place it in a festive gift box.
- Tie it with Christmas ribbon and attach a handwritten recipe card.
- Add a loaf to a homemade holiday gift basket.
- Share one with your neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or friends.
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones made with love in your own kitchen!
☕ What Goes Best With Homemade Apple Bread?
This delicious apple bread is wonderful all by itself, but here are a few ways we love to enjoy it:
- With a hot cup of coffee
- Alongside a warm cup of tea
- Lightly warmed for breakfast
- Served as an afternoon snack
- With a little butter
- As a dessert after Sunday dinner
And if you’re really in the mood for something special, try warming a slice and serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Y’all, that’s hard to beat! 😍
🍎 Can You Use Different Types of Apples?
Absolutely!
While Faye’s recipe calls for Gala apples, you can experiment with other varieties.
Honeycrisp apples offer a sweet, crisp flavor.
Fuji apples are naturally sweet and juicy.
Granny Smith apples add a slightly tart flavor that balances the sweet glaze.
You can even combine two varieties for a little extra flavor!
❄️ How to Store Homemade Apple Bread
Once the apple bread has cooled completely, store it in an airtight container.
For longer freshness, keep glazed loaves refrigerated and enjoy them within approximately 4–5 days.
You can also freeze unglazed loaves, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months for best quality.
When you’re ready to serve, thaw the bread and add fresh pecan glaze.
This makes it easy to prepare your holiday gifts ahead of time!
❤️ Why We Love Sharing Old-Fashioned Southern Recipes
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we believe some of the best memories are made in the kitchen.
And there’s just something special about the smell of homemade apple bread baking in the oven.
It reminds us of family gatherings, holiday mornings, and the wonderful recipes that have been shared through generations.
We hope you’ll make Faye’s apple bread for your family and maybe share an extra loaf with someone who could use a little sweetness in their day!
📚 Bring a Little Mrs. Lacy’s Home With You!
Love cooking with Faye? Then you’ll love Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House Cookbook!
Filled with 500 cherished family recipes, it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Southern hospitality into your own kitchen.
❤️ Shop Mrs. Lacy’s Cookbooks Online
Cookbooks are also available at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina.
They make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and anyone who loves Southern cooking!
❤️ More Cooking With Faye!
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we love sharing family recipes, easy cooking tips, and a little Southern hospitality with all of you!
Be sure to follow our YouTube channel for more recipes, kitchen tips, and fun with Faye.
And if you’re ever in Sanford, North Carolina, we’d love for you to stop by Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House for lunch and something sweet!
Now we want to know! 🍎❤️ Have you ever made homemade apple bread?
And here’s the big question — do you like your apple bread with pecans, without nuts, or with extra cinnamon?
Tell us in the comments! We love hearing about your family’s favorite baking traditions!
