Consider making this bread for a late night treat when you want to extend the festivities a little during the holidays.  Your guests will be flattered that you were so thoughtful to share this fabulous recipe with them.  Of course, this is also a tasty treat to wake up to in the morning!

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 egg (beaten with fork)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup peeled, diced apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease a loaf pan.

In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon.  Add melted butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in chopped apples, raisins and pecans.

Pour batter into a lightly greased loaf pan. Bake at 350F for approximately 45 minutes or until center is baked through. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

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