Harvest Pumpkin Apple Bread
Warm, cozy, and brimming with the flavors of autumn, Harvest Pumpkin Apple Bread is the perfect way to celebrate the season! This moist and tender quick bread combines earthy pumpkin puree, sweet diced apples, and a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a truly irresistible loaf. A touch of brown sugar adds depth, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts bring a delightful crunch to every bite. Easy to prep in just 15 minutes, this one-bowl wonder bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether served as a fall breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a stunning holiday dessert centerpiece, this spiced pumpkin bread is sure to bring comfort and joy with every slice. Ideal for cozy gatherings and festive occasions, it’s destined to be a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups apple (peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or 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 for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apple and (if using) the chopped nuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Check for doneness around the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy! This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*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.
