Spiced Pumpkin Apple Bread

I find that many people are often in two "camps," when it come to pumpkin. Those who LOVE pumpkin and those who don't understand the obsession. Confession: I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin. With this thought in mind, and the fact that I have a month of pumpkin recipes lined up for you, I created a pumpkin bread recipe for all. Yes, even those who don't like pumpkin! This spiced pumpkin apple bread is moist, sweet, lightly tart, spiced and will leave you wanting a second (or third) piece. While this pumpkin bread is delicious as is, I highly recommend a light dusting of powdered sugar and a generous dollop of beautifully spiced maple whipped cream.

In a few words, this spiced pumpkin bread is:

• Moist
• Sweet
• Lightly tart
• Perfectly spiced
• Dairy free (not vegan)
• Can be made in one bowl. Speaking of easy one bowl pumpkin recipes, make sure to check out my Pumpkin Muffins from Cake Mix or my two bowl Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting.

What ingredients do I need to make this spiced pumpkin apple bread?

• All purpose flour
• Pumpkin spice (store bought or see the blog post for my own blend)
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Canola or other neutral oil meant for baking
• Canned pumpkin
• Light brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Apples
• Heavy whipping cream
• Pure maple syrup
• Ground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• Maple extract
  • This is for a little more maple flavor, but is considered optional
• Dried apple rings
  • This is more for a fun decorative presentation

From these ingredients you will make the spiced pumpkin apple bread and the spiced maple whipped cream.

Do I need any special baking tools to make this pumpkin bread?

• 9X5 inch (23 x 13 cm) aluminum loaf pan
  • Other possible pans would be
    • 8 or 9 inch round or square pans or a 12 ct. muffin pan
    • Baking times will vary based on different pans.
• Parchment paper to line the pan. This is optional, but highly recommended.
• Box grater
  • This makes shredded the apples quick and easy.
  • Otherwise, you can try chopping them into very small chunks.
• 1-2 mixing bowls with a whisk and spoon or spatula for making the pumpkin bread.
• An electric mixer with whisk or beaters to make the whipped cream.
• Food scale: It is more accurate than measuring cups when measuring dry ingredients.

Can I make this pumpkin bread egg less?

• Flax eggs: Replace the 2 regular eggs with two flax eggs.
  • 1 flax egg is made from: one 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp of water.
  • Mix the flaxseed and water together well.
  • Let set for 15 minutes before using in the recipe.
• Extra pumpkin: replace the 2 regular eggs with more pumpkin.
  • For this recipe use a total of 1 1/2 cup (~360g/375ml) pumpkin pureé
  • For another delicious vegan pumpkin recipe check out my vegan maple pumpkin coffee cake!

Tips and tricks for the most delicious spiced pumpkin apple bread:

Best substitutions for this recipe:

• all purpose flour: for a gluten free option, I recommend
  • the 1:1 flour from Bob’s Red Mill
  • or measure for measure from King Arthur Baking Co. 
  • This works for the diy cake flour, too!
• Pumpkin spice : If you don't like or can't find pumpkin spice at the store, you can use this blend:
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• Sugar: You can use an alternative sugar if its one you baked with already 
  • I LOVE using maple sugar.

Baking tips and tricks:

• Read through the recipe before starting.
• Use a “light hand” when folding the dry ingredients into the wet.
• Look for the signs the cake is done rather than stick strictly to the baking times. 
  • The sides will pull gently from the edges of the pan.
  • The top will be golden brown, but not burned.
  • Gently press the middle of the cake, it should bounce back easily. If not, give it 5-10 more minutes baking time.
  • A toothpick inserted into the center will come out with a few moist crumbs. 
• Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for no more than 30 minutes. 
• Cool out of the pan on a cooling rack to room temperature.
• The spiced maple whipped cream is optional (but HIGHLY recommend!).

other pumpkin recipes to try!

• spiced bourbon pumpkin tiramisu
• maple pumpkin coffee cake (vegan)
• cheesecake filled pumpkin spiced sugar cookies
• pumpkin gingersnap icebox cake
• spiced walnut streusel pumpkin bread

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