Dense and Hearty Apple Pumpkin Bread
Packed with the warm, cozy flavors of fall, Dense and Hearty Apple Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate seasonal treat. This recipe combines sweet pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, and fresh diced apples for a moist, flavorful texture, while aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg bring a comforting depth to every bite. A subtle crunch from optional chopped walnuts adds a delightful contrast, making this quick bread perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. With a blend of wholesome ingredients and easy preparation steps, this apple pumpkin bread is not only simple to make but also versatile—ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a hot cup of coffee. Whether you're indulging in a warm slice fresh out of the oven or savoring it later, this loaf is guaranteed to satisfy your autumn cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apple and chopped walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 268 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
