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On a crisp autumn morning, the smell of pumpkin and fresh apples filling the kitchen always reminds me of cozy family moments. Inspired by my love for simple, family-friendly recipes, this pumpkin apple bread recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Moist, flavorful, and customizable, it’s a comforting dish that brings everyone together. Whether served as a snack or dessert, it captures the essence of home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This pumpkin apple bread recipe is a cozy, flavorful treat that brings the taste of home to your kitchen. Made with fresh apples and pumpkin puree, it’s a versatile loaf that works as a quick breakfast, a wholesome snack, or even a dessert. You can turn it into a pumpkin apple bread pudding or bake it as pumpkin apple muffins for a fun twist. Whether you prefer pumpkin apple bread with crumb topping, streusel topping, or a healthy, gluten-free version, this easy pumpkin apple bread recipe is family-friendly, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The warm spices, soft texture, and sweet apple chunks make this pumpkin apple bread a comforting classic, while the recipe’s simplicity ensures you’ll want to bake it again and again. It’s a delicious way to enjoy pumpkin apple cake flavors in a simple loaf, capturing the perfect balance of moist pumpkin, tender apples, and autumn spices for a taste everyone will love.

Ingredients for This Recipe

To make the perfect pumpkin apple bread, it’s important to use ingredients that balance flavor, texture, and moisture. All-purpose flour provides the structure for the loaf, while baking soda and baking powder help it rise beautifully. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger enhance the pumpkin and fresh apple flavors. Butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar create a tender, sweet crumb, and eggs add richness and stability. Pumpkin puree keeps the bread moist, while diced fresh apples add natural sweetness and a pleasant texture. Optional crumb or streusel toppings elevate this pumpkin apple bread recipe into a bakery-style treat, and you can even modify it for a healthy pumpkin apple bread or a gluten-free version. Using quality ingredients ensures each slice of pumpkin apple bread bursts with comforting flavors and makes a delicious base for pumpkin apple bread pudding or pumpkin apple muffins, giving you multiple ways to enjoy this classic autumn loaf.

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×5-inch loaf):

For the Bread:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1 cup peeled, diced fresh apples (about 1 medium apple)

Optional Crumb Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

How to Make This Recipe

Making this pumpkin apple bread recipe is simple, fun, and rewarding. The combination of pumpkin puree and fresh apples creates a moist, tender loaf bursting with autumn flavors, while warm spices enhance the natural sweetness. This easy pumpkin apple bread can be customized with a crumb topping, streusel topping, or even adapted into a healthy pumpkin apple bread or gluten-free pumpkin apple bread. Leftover slices work perfectly in a pumpkin apple bread pudding, following a simple pumpkin apple bread pudding recipe. You can also turn the batter into pumpkin apple muffins or even a pumpkin apple cake for a versatile treat that delivers the taste of home. Following these steps ensures a loaf that is soft, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights, family breakfasts, or special occasions.

🛒 Steps:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Step 3: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and pumpkin puree.

Step 4: Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined, then gently mix in peeled, diced fresh apples.

Step 5: For pumpkin apple bread with crumb topping, sprinkle prepared crumb mixture over the batter before baking.

Step 6: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 7: Optional—use leftover pumpkin apple bread to make pumpkin apple bread pudding or pumpkin apple muffins for another delicious variation.

Expert Cooking Tips

To get the best results from your pumpkin apple bread recipe, it’s important to focus on ingredient quality, preparation, and baking technique. Using fresh apples ensures natural sweetness and texture, while pumpkin puree adds moisture and a rich flavor. Properly measuring flour and using the right leavening agents guarantees a soft, tender loaf. This easy pumpkin apple bread can be enhanced with a crumb or streusel topping, adapted into a healthy pumpkin apple bread, or even turned into pumpkin apple muffins, pumpkin apple cake, or pumpkin apple bread pudding following a pumpkin apple bread pudding recipe. Paying attention to these tips will give you a pumpkin apple bread with fresh apples that captures the comforting taste of home every time.

💡 Expert Tips:

• Use fresh, peeled, and diced apples for pumpkin apple bread with fresh apples to ensure texture.
• Measure flour carefully for easy pumpkin apple bread that’s light and tender.
• Cream butter and sugar thoroughly to create a moist pumpkin apple bread.
• Sprinkle crumb or streusel topping for a bakery-style pumpkin apple bread with crumb topping or pumpkin apple bread with streusel topping.
• For a healthier version, reduce sugar or swap with whole wheat flour for pumpkin apple bread healthy.
• Repurpose leftover slices into pumpkin apple bread pudding or pumpkin apple muffins.
• Experiment with spices to bring out the pumpkin apple bread taste of home.
• Use gluten-free flour for pumpkin apple bread gluten free without losing flavor.

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This pumpkin apple bread recipe is a versatile, comforting, and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. Whether you bake it as a simple loaf, top it with crumb or streusel, or transform it into pumpkin apple muffins, pumpkin apple cake, or pumpkin apple bread pudding, it delivers the perfect balance of moist pumpkin, sweet fresh apples, and warm spices. Easy, family-friendly, and customizable, this pumpkin apple bread captures the taste of home in every bite, making it ideal for busy weeknights, breakfasts, or special occasions.

Pumpkin Apple Bread

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• Author: Savannah
• Total Time: 40–45 minutes
• Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A moist and flavorful loaf combining pumpkin puree and fresh apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for fall breakfasts, cozy snacks, or even dessert, this bread can be baked as a simple loaf or topped with a sweet crumb or streusel topping for extra indulgence.

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Ingredients

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🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×5-inch loaf):

For the Bread:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)

• 1 cup peeled, diced fresh apples (about 1 medium apple)

Optional Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.

Step 4: Combine & Fold in Apples
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in diced apples gently.

Step 5: Optional Crumb Topping
If using, combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the batter.

Step 6: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Add Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans can be folded in for extra crunch.
• Mini Version: Pour batter into muffin tins for pumpkin apple muffins; bake 20–25 minutes.
• Make Ahead: Bread can be baked a day ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
• Category: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American