Maple Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Butter

Maple Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Butter

1 servings
a moist, tender pumpkin bread full of maple syrup and brown butter, slathered with cinnamon butter yield: 1 (10x5x3”) loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter

    ¼ lb

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can pure pumpkin puree

    15 oz

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • cinnamon butter

    recipe below

  • warm maple syrup

    for drizzling, optional

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter

    softened, ½ lb

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 10x5x3” (or 1 ½ lb) loaf pan with butter. Line with a piece of parchment paper, allowing it to overhang by about 2 inches. 

  2. 2

    Add the butter to a 2 qt saucepan over medium heat. Let the butter melt. Turn the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the butter is browned, swirling often, about 6 minutes. Once deeply golden brown (with dark brown speckles running throughout), turn off the heat and let the butter cool for about 5 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the sugar to a separate bowl. Whisk in the brown butter until smooth. Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat well. 

  4. 4

    Add in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract one at a time, whisking until smooth between each addition. Working in batches, sprinkle in the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. 

  5. 5

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a small knife inserted comes out just barely dry (there should be no runny batter left, but there should still be moisture). Cover the bread with a piece of foil and let sit for 10 minutes. 

  6. 6

    Remove the foil and allow the pumpkin bread to fully cool in the pan. Use the parchment to gently remove the bread. Cut into slices and serve with a swoosh of cinnamon butter (recipe below) on top and an extra drizzle of warm maple syrup, if desired. 

  7. 7

    Combine the softened butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor (or mixing bowl).

  8. 8

    Blend (or whisk) until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Maple Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Butter

Maple Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Butter

1 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the ultimate cozy autumn treat that brings warmth and comfort to every bite? This Maple Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Butter delivers a moist, tender crumb infused with rich maple syrup and an irresistible depth of flavor.

What truly sets this pumpkin bread apart is the harmonious blend of pure pumpkin, the sweet complexity of maple syrup, and the nuanced nutty notes of brown butter implied by its indulgent nature. It's then generously slathered with a homemade cinnamon butter, taking each slice to an unparalleled level of deliciousness and truly making it a standout among pumpkin bread recipes.

Each slice offers a perfectly balanced sweetness, a comforting hint of spice from the ground cinnamon, and an incredibly moist texture that practically melts in your mouth. This bread isn't just a simple quick bread; it's a deeply satisfying, comforting experience that evokes all the best feelings of the season. The accompanying cinnamon butter, rich with softened butter, maple syrup, and more cinnamon, adds a creamy, aromatic finish to every bite, enhancing the overall sensory experience.

While perfect as is, you can easily adapt this maple pumpkin bread to suit your preferences. For an extra layer of warmth, consider a touch of ground nutmeg or ginger alongside the cinnamon in the bread batter. If you don't have sour cream on hand, plain, full-fat Greek yogurt can be a suitable substitute, contributing similar moisture and a slight tang, although the overall flavor profile might vary subtly.

This pumpkin bread is ideal for breakfast, a comforting afternoon snack, or even a delightful dessert. Serve slices warm, optionally drizzled with a touch of extra warm maple syrup, alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea for a truly autumnal experience.

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