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Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread

Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread: Your Cozy Fall Favorite

This Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread is a delightful blend of pumpkin, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed meal/applesauce for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans toasted for enhanced flavor
Optional Serving Suggestions
  • to taste cream cheese for spreading
  • to taste caramel sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Loaf Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Stir in cranberries and chopped pecans evenly.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture. Check baking powder freshness for best results.

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