Brown Butter Pecan Pumpkin Bread
Rich pumpkin loaf topped with toasted brown butter pecan crumble.
In a nutshell: This authentic american brown butter pecan pumpkin bread comes together in just 75 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Nutty brown butter meets spiced pumpkin puree in this luxurious autumn loaf, crowned with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Measure Flour by Spooning & Leveling: Avoid scooping measuring cups directly into flour bags, which packs the grains densely. Spoon flour into the cup and level with a butter knife.
- Cool in Pan Briefly, Then Rack: Let loaves rest 10 minutes in the loaf tin before turning onto a wire rack. Trapped steam inside pans can make bottom crusts soggy.
Ingredients
10
servings
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½ cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
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1 can pumpkin puree, 15 oz
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2 cups flour
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1 cup brown sugar
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¾ cup chopped pecans, toasted for crumble
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Brown Butter
Melt butter over medium heat, swirling until golden brown and nutty. Cool 10 minutes.
Mix Loaf Batter
Whisk browned butter, pumpkin puree, sugars, and eggs. Fold in dry ingredients and pumpkin spice.
Top & Bake
Pour into loaf pan, top with brown butter pecan crumble, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 minutes.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Swirl it over medium heat until it smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown. Pull it off the heat as soon as you see that color.
No. Use plain pumpkin puree. Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, which throws off the recipe's balance.
Wrap it well and keep at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. The brown butter flavor actually deepens overnight.
Yes. Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic and foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
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