Caramel Apple and Pecan Bread

Caramel Apple and Pecan Bread

1 C. water

 2 T. butter, softened

 3 C. bread flour

 1/4 C. packed brown sugar

3/4 t. ground cinnamon

1 t. salt

2 t. bread machine or quick active dry yeast

1/2 C. chopped unpeeled crisp, tart or slightly tart apple (Granny Smith is best with this)

1/3 C. coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Select sweet or basic/white cycle. Use light crust color. Add apple and pecans at the raisin/nut signal. Do not use delay cycles. Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack.