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Cozy Maple Pecan Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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A quick and comforting banana bread featuring ripe bananas, crunchy pecans, and a rich brown butter maple glaze that adds a nutty, caramel-like richness.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • For the Brown Butter Glaze:
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly flour it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a mixer or longer by hand.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas and maple syrup, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, stopping as soon as no flour streaks remain.
  7. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Let the bread cool for about 15 minutes.
  11. To make the glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes.
  12. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add a teaspoon of milk or water if too thick.
  13. Drizzle the warm glaze over the slightly cooled banana bread and let it set before slicing.

Notes

Do not slice the bread while hot to avoid crumbly slices. Toast pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for extra flavor. Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to monitor color changes. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil, and brown coconut oil for glaze.

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