Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream until well blended. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened.

Add Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apples and 1 cup of pecans into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Praline Topping: While the bread bakes, prepare the praline topping. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil for one minute, then remove from heat.

Finish with Flair: Once the bread is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot praline topping over it. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This resting period helps the flavors meld and makes the bread easier to slice.