This cozy pumpkin bread recipe combines warm chai spices, apple cider, fresh apple chunks, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel to create a twist on a classic that will have your mouth watering!
What says fall more than pumpkin spice? This loaf is perfect for fall, with its moist texture and irresistible sweet, spiced flavor. Pair a slice of this with a fresh cup of tea or coffee and you will be in seasonal heaven!
Simple pumpkin bread is delicious but for this recipe we wanted to combine a plethora of other flavors that make this season sing. The apple cider adds a depth to the bread that seamlessly wraps around the chunks of soft apple. Top it all with the crunchy streusel and you’ve got yourself the perfect bite!
Why you will love this Pumpkin Bread recipe…
Pumpkin Chai Streusel Bread with Apple Chunks and Apple Cider
Equipment
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple ,peeled and diced into small chunks
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold butter ,cubed
Instructions
Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, apple cider, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Then fold in the diced apple pieces, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter, and use your fingers to rub the mixture together until crumbly.
- Pour the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
This pumpkin bread can totally stand on its own but it’s also delicious served spread with some salted butter. If you really want a treat, use this bread to make a super rich French toast.
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Storage Suggestions
Pumpkin Bread FAQs
What is the difference between canned pumpkin puree and canned pumpkin pie filling?
Plain pumpkin puree is made from only cooked and pureed pumpkin so you have complete control over the flavor in this recipe. On the other hand, canned pumpkin pie filling has added thickeners, sugar, and spices that will change the flavor of the resultant loaf.
Is it cheaper to make my own pumpkin puree?
Yes! If you have the time, roasting and pureeing your own pumpkin will be cheaper than buying it canned. It will also probably make enough for you to freeze the rest for future pumpkin bread or even soups.
Is pumpkin bread good or bad for you?
At the end of the day, this bread contains a lot of sugar but it is also packed with apples and pumpkin so it has more nutritional value than a regular bread or cake.
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