Apple Bread

Peel and finely chop enough apples to equal 3 cups. Set aside.

Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.

Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients; add to sugar mixture, stirring just until blended. (Batter will be stiff.) Fold in finely chopped apples and 1 cup pecans.

Divide batter evenly between 2 greased and floured 9- x 5-inch loaf pans.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.