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Cozy Maple Pecan Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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A simple, soulful banana bread loaf with warm maple sweetness, crunchy toasted pecans, and a rich brown butter glaze that adds a nutty depth. Perfect for cozy occasions and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) pecans, toasted and chopped
  • For the Brown Butter Glaze:
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar together with a mixer or whisk until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a few small lumps remaining, then fold gently into the wet mixture.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in the toasted pecans, reserving a handful for topping.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved pecans over the surface.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too fast.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  12. To make the brown butter glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling gently, until the butter turns golden and smells nutty (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  13. Whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the brown butter until smooth. Add a teaspoon of milk or water if the glaze is too thick.
  14. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If bananas aren’t ripe enough, bake them at 300°F (150°C) wrapped in foil for 15 minutes to ripen. Watch the butter closely when making the glaze to avoid burning. Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off. Tent the bread with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.

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