Best 6 Fruit Nut Pumpkin Bread Recipes

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In search of a delectable treat that combines the autumnal charm of pumpkin with the vibrant flavors of dried fruits and the nutty crunch of walnuts? Look no further! This meticulously crafted Fruit, Nut, and Pumpkin Bread recipe is a symphony of wholesome ingredients and seasonal flavors. Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this irresistible quick bread. Discover how simple pantry staples, such as flour, sugar, and baking soda, are transformed into a moist and tender loaf, infused with the rich, earthy notes of pumpkin puree. With the addition of dried cranberries, plump raisins, and chopped walnuts, each bite bursts with a medley of textures and flavors. Whether you're seeking a cozy breakfast companion, an afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to your meal, this Fruit, Nut, and Pumpkin Bread is sure to become a beloved classic in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN DATE NUT BREAD



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We think this a moist and yummy bread. It is full of nuts and is topped with a pretty caramel-colored glaze. The flavors remind me of autumn.-Wendy Rusch, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, water and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates and pecans., Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved., Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber brown. Remove from the heat; transfer to a small bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUT AND FRUIT BREAD



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This is another great holiday bread to make that belonged to my mother. She sometimes served this one, and it is a very old recipe. This bread is good the first day, but better the second. You may use dates instead of raisins if you wish.

Provided by Carol

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix in milk and melted butter or shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add sugar, nuts, raisins and orange rind; mix well. Blend egg mixture into fruit and nut mixture until flour is just moistened. Turn batter into greased loaf tin, and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Turn bread out on wire rack, and cool for several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

PUMPKIN BREAD



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We 'fall' for this Pumpkin Bread recipe over and over again. Fire up your coziest playlist, grab your baking gear and get ready for the most incredible homemade pumpkin bread of your life. This pumpkin loaf makes for a great gift, from housewarmings to a teacher appreciation moment, go on and give a little! The best part? With only 95 calories per serving, our moist pumpkin bread won't derail your diet. So have another piece. After all, pumpkin season doesn't last forever.

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan 9x5x3 inches, with shortening.
  • Stir together pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves 50 to 60 minutes, 9-inch loaf 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 110 mg

PUMPKIN NUT BREAD



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Classic fall flavors of pumpkin and pecans make this from-scratch bread perfect for the season. It's delicious when still warm from the oven, but it makes for a nice gift, too. Connie Thomas - Jensen, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, milk, egg whites, oil and applesauce until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, allspice and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED PUMPKIN NUT LOAF BREAD



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As fall is fast approaching I have been digging through my recipes for things of a fall and winter nature. This is a good one! I have never had it fail and it always tastes wonderful. I believe this came from NESTLE's site

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F Grease 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt and baking soda in medium bowl. Blend pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, egg, egg white and oil in large mixer bowl. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened. Pour into prepared loaf pan; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

COPYCAT STARBUCKS PUMPKIN BREAD



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Skip the line and bake Starbucks pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe may be even better than the original! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. , Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with pumpkin seeds., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Use a sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin for the best flavor and texture. These pumpkins are sweeter and have less water content than other types of pumpkins.
  • Roast the pumpkin yourself: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the pumpkin in the oven or in a toaster oven.
  • Use fresh or frozen fruit: You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this recipe. If using frozen fruit, thaw it before adding it to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the bread is cooked through.

Conclusion:

This fruit nut pumpkin bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a slightly crunchy topping. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.

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