Applesauce pumpkin bread –Fall is here, and nothing says autumn quite like a warm slice of homemade Applesauce Pumpkin Bread. This delightful recipe brings together the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, making it the perfect treat for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings. You can also easily transform this into muffins for a delightful change. Let’s get started!
Applesauce Pumpkin Bread
This moist and flavorful apple pumpkin bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or prepare a muffin tin with liners if you’re making muffins.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, applesauce, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If you’re using nuts, fold them in gently at this point.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or divide it evenly among the muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes for the loaf or 18-22 minutes for muffins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this delicious Applesauce Pumpkin Bread fresh out of the oven, or store it for later. It’s perfect with a warm cup of coffee or tea!