Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh pumpkin; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon table salt; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups chopped fresh pumpkin
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1
To prepare the pumpkin puree, place the pumpkin, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
2
Add 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the pumpkin is very soft.
4
Remove the pan from the heat and let stand until the pumpkin is completely cool.
5
Drain off any excess water.
6
Transfer the mixture to the work bowl of a food processor or blender and process until pureed.
7
Set aside.
8
Preheat the oven to 350F.
9
Grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
10
In a large bowl, place the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
11
Whisk together until well blended.
12
In another large bowl, place the reserved pumpkin puree or the pumpkin pie filling, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1/2 cup water.
13
Whisk until well blended.
14
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine with a few strokes.
15
Fold in the pecans.
16
Transfer to the prepared pans and bake until well browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
17
Let the pans stand on cooling racks for 10 minutes.
18
Unmold the breads and cool completely on the racks.

1954

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh pumpkin, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Bread

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