Apple Streusel Coffeecake
Makes 16 servings

Prep Time: 20 min.
Baking Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients

• 2 - large Granny Smith apples, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 2-1/2 - cups flour, divided
• 1/2 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 - teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 - cup (1/2 stick) cold butter
• 1 - cup Chopped Pecans
• 1 - teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 - cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 - cup granulated sugar
• 2 - eggs
• 2 - teaspoon vanilla
• 1 - cup Sour Cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Greased and flour 10-inch tube pan.

1. Place apples in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until crisp-tender.
2. Drain apples and set aside to cool.
3. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, the brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl.
4. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Stir in pecans and set aside.
6. Mix remaining 2 cups flour, the baking powder and baking soda; set aside.
7. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter and the granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
8. Blend in eggs and vanilla.
9. Add flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, beating until well blended after each addition.
10. Stir in apples.
11. Pour into 10-inch tube pan. Sprinkle with the pecan mixture.
12. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.