Seriously Simple: Celebrate apple season
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large Honey Crisp, Fuji or Gala apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (You can also use 2 medium-sized apples)
Zest of l lemon, finely chopped
1. For the streusel: Place all of the ingredients except the butter in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Add the butter and, using your fingers, pinch it into the pecan mixture until only small, pea-sized pieces remain. Reserve.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Reserve.
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