Moist Pumpkin Cranberry Cornbread
๐ Total Time: 50 minutes
๐ฅ Recipe Category: Quick Breads
๐ Keywords: Breads, Vegetable, < 60 Mins
Description
This moist cornbread begs for butter when you take it out of the oven and it’s even better the next day so you can prepare it a day ahead wrap in plastic and serve the following day. If you don’t care for nutmeg, then omit it. If you like a sweeter taste, then increase the sugar slightly. Serve this alongside your turkey or ham dinner! ๐
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | Flour |
| 3/4 | Cornmeal |
| 2/3 | Light brown sugar |
| 1 | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Nutmeg |
| 1/4 | Mace |
| 3/4 | Canned pumpkin puree |
| 3/4 | Sour cream |
| 1/4 | Buttermilk |
| 2 | Butter |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Honey |
| 1 | Cranberries |
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 164.1
- Fat Content: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 38.8mg
- Sodium Content: 209.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 11.8g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare Pan: Lightly grease an 8″ x 8″ baking pan, or a 9-inch pie pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, toss together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and mace.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another mixing bowl, mix with a wooden spoon the pumpkin puree, sour cream or buttermilk (if using), butter, eggs, and honey until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture JUST until combined.
- Add Cranberries: Mix in the cranberries.
- Transfer to Pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for about 40 minutes, or until edges just begin to color.
- Cool: Cool to room temperature before serving.
This delightful cornbread is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive holiday feast. Enjoy the moist texture and burst of flavor from the cranberries in every bite. And remember, it’s even better the next day, so don’t hesitate to make it ahead of time!
