The Finest Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

I like cornbread year-round, however as soon as fall rolls round, I can’t resist giving it a comfortable pumpkin improve. This Pumpkin Cornbread is mushy, fluffy, and completely spiced, every thing you need in a fall facet dish. It’s sweetened with honey and will get additional depth of taste from nutty browned butter (considered one of my favourite baking methods!).

I like serving a heat slice with a beneficiant smear of honey butter. It’s heavenly by itself but additionally the last word companion to salads, hearty soups, stews, and naturally chili evening. It’s additionally proper at dwelling on a Thanksgiving or vacation desk. Mainly, if there’s a comfortable fall meal taking place, this cornbread deserves an invitation.

Whether or not you’re baking it for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is fast, straightforward, and assured to impress. For those who’ve by no means made cornbread with pumpkin earlier than, belief me… you’re about to have a brand new favourite.

Elements with Useful Notes

• Butter: Browning the butter provides unimaginable taste. Watch intently so it doesn’t burn!
• Flour & Cornmeal: A combination provides the cornbread the right texture, mushy however nonetheless with that basic cornbread chew. I exploit medium floor cornmeal.
• Leavening: Baking powder and baking soda make the cornbread rise superbly.
• Salt & Spices: A contact of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon brings heat fall taste.
• Pumpkin Puree: Make sure that to make use of pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Buttermilk: Provides moisture and a slight tang that balances the sweetness.
• Honey: Naturally sweetens the cornbread and provides taste depth.
• Eggs: Assist give construction and elevate to the batter.

Facet Dishes

Pumpkin Cornbread

This Pumpkin Cornbread is mushy, moist, and completely spiced with heat fall flavors. Browned butter and honey make it additional particular. It’s the right cozy facet dish for soups, chili, or vacation dinners.

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, lower into tablespoon items
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon floor cinnamon
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 massive eggs, at room temperature

• Preheat oven to 400 levels F. Line a 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Put aside.

• Place the butter in a medium saucepan and soften over medium warmth, stirring typically, till it foams, smells nutty, and browns. It will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a big mixing bowl and let cool barely.

• In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.

• Add the pumpkin, buttermilk, honey, and eggs to the bowl with the browned butter. Whisk till clean.

• Add the dry substances to the pumpkin combination. Gently stir till mixed, don’t over combine.

• Pour the batter within the ready pan and bake for 20 to 22 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear. Take away from the oven and let cool.

• Take away from the oven and let cool. Minimize into squares and serve with honey butter, if desired.

The right way to Retailer: 

• Room Temperature: Retailer in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
• Freezer: Wrap particular person squares tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for as much as 3 months. Thaw at room temp or reheat gently.

Energy: 167kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fats: 7g, Saturated Fats: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 2g, Ldl cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 215mg, Potassium: 194mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3391IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg

Key phrases brown butter, cornbread, pumpkin

Have you ever tried this recipe?

Depart a remark beneath and share a photograph on Instagram. Tag @twopeasandpod and hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod

Extra Cozy Cornbread and Pumpkin Bread Recipes