Apple Cheddar and Pecan Bread - PLANTERS® Brand

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (5-ounce) package APPLEGATE ORGANICS ® Mild Cheddar Cheese , roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, plus 1 small Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3/4 cup PLANTERS ® Roasted Pecans , chopped, divided
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce