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Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter Maple Glaze
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Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter Maple Glaze is a moist and tender fall-inspired treat featuring rich, nutty brown butter, warm spices, and a luscious maple glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings, snacks, or festive occasions, this recipe combines classic pumpkin flavor with a balanced sweetness and easy-to-follow steps that anyone can master.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Bread

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Brown Butter Maple Glaze

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins and Garnishes

  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • Powdered cinnamon sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brown Butter: Melt unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it becomes golden-brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before use.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown butter, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the Maple Glaze: While the bread cools, brown additional butter until golden and nutty. Whisk browned butter with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.
  7. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pumpkin bread, allowing it to soak in or drip down the sides before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Don’t skip browning the butter to achieve the signature nutty flavor.
  • Check doneness at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures vary.
  • Fold batter gently to prevent tough bread texture.
  • Cool bread completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, brown butter, maple glaze, fall recipe, autumn baking, pumpkin spice, moist pumpkin bread, seasonal dessert

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