1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. diced apples
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, milk, maple syrup and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in flour, salt and baking soda. Add apples and pecans. Pour into a greased and lined 9x5 inch loaf pan and sprinkle the top with cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until it tests done. Remove from pan and while warm brush the bread with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 tablespoon butter.