Caramel Apple Bread

This recipe was in our local newspaper, i tried it and my kids went nuts!! They ask for it often now for a "treat".

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped peeled tart apples
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon milk

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl,beat the yogurt,sugar,eggs and vanilla.
2. Combine the flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt; add to yogurt mixture and beat untill just combined. Fold in apples and pecans.
3. Pour into a 9x5x3 inch pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or untill a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
5. In a small saucepan,bring the brown sugar,butter and milk to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Cool slightly. Spread over cooled bread. Let stand for 15 minutes.