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Moist Pumpkin Apple Walnut Loaf

Pumpkin Apple Walnut Loaf
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This loaf is a classic quick bread made with pumpkin puree, fresh apples, and chopped walnuts. It’s known for its soft texture and slightly dense crumb, thanks to the moisture from both pumpkin and apples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup grated or finely chopped apple
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (if needed)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven – Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
  • Step 2: Mix wet ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Step 3: Add apples – Stir in the grated or chopped apple and mix well.
  • Step 4: Combine dry ingredients – In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Step 5: Combine mixtures – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fold in walnuts – Add the chopped walnuts and mix lightly to distribute evenly.
  • Step 7: Adjust consistency – Add milk if needed; the batter should be thick but easy to pour.
  • Step 8: Transfer to pan – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Step 9: Bake the loaf – Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 10: Cool before slicing – Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/moist-pumpkin-apple-walnut-loaf/