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Vegan Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Pecan Everything Bread

November 12, 2010 by Joy the Baker 174 Comments

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I decided to make apple muffins…. then I thought cranberry bread would be a better idea.

I wanted pumpkin pecan pancakes…. then I thought that plain old cinnamon toast would be the best idea ever.

Instead… I just combined every possible holiday flavor into this vegan quick bread.

I did that, and I’m glad I did.

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This bread has everything:

warm and comforting pumpkin and spice, tangy fresh cranberries, baked apples, toasted pecans and cinnamon sugar.

I mean… if we’re going to go with something holiday-y… why not go all the way?

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I’m going to make this about fourteen more times before the year is done.

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Now… because this recipe is vegan and doesn’t have any eggs to help bind the gluten… it’s a little crumbly.  It’s important to let the loaf cool completely before slicing. And!  Slice into thick generous slices.  Pro tips.

Vegan Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread

makes two 9x4x3-inch loaves (and it freezes well!)

Print this Recipe!

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 cups light brown sugar, packed

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, or just under two cups

1 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup water

1 cup chopped pecans plus 8 pecan halves

1 heaping cup fresh cranberries

1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and cored and cut into small pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Place a rack in the center of the oven.  Grease and flour two loaf pans (mine are 9x4x3) and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.

In a medium bowl, carefully whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, maple syrup and water.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to fold all of the ingredients together.  Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl well, finding any stray flour bits to mix in.  Fold in most of the chopped pecans, cranberries and apple chunks.

Divide the dough between the two greased pans and arrange pecan halves on top of each loaf.  Sprinkle loaf with cinnamon and granulated sugar if you’d like.  Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.  Remove from the oven.  Let rest in the pans for 20 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.

Cool completely before slicing.  Slice into thick pieces and serve.  Maybe even wrap one loaf up in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for future munching.

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  1. millys mini kitchen

    November 13, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Perfect!

    Reply
  2. Silvia

    November 13, 2010 at 1:59 am

    This is soo great, but can I use dried cranberries instead? I know it’s not really the same but I can find only the dried ones…

    Reply
    • Divvy

      April 9, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Silvia… You can plump them back by putting them in hot water for 15-20 minutes.

      Reply
  3. Lelle

    November 13, 2010 at 1:45 am

    Thanks for the vegan-ness of this recipe!!!

    Reply
  4. Wei-Wei

    November 13, 2010 at 1:31 am

    Mmmmmm. Thanksgiving in a loaf… minus the turkey.

    Reply
  5. Christine

    November 13, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Ooh… why not use apple juice (or apple cider) instead of plain ol’ water? Same consistency, more flavour! :D

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    • Queen

      October 28, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Or how about a little orange juice?

      Reply
    • Penny

      July 6, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      I used applesauce in mine and dried cranberries and it turned out great

      Reply
  6. LimeCake

    November 12, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    i get that way all the time, where my food thoughts are scattered in a million directions. this looks darned good!

    Reply
  7. girl japan

    November 12, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Such divine goodness.. oh it looks absolutely beautiful, too pretty to eat even, but I assure you, I will…

    Reply
  8. Jessica @ bake me away!

    November 12, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    That’s a whole lot of yum in that there bread. It almost looks like fruitcake! I made your vegan pumpkin bread last year and loved it, so I’m sold.

    Reply
  9. Carly Brannon

    November 12, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Joy! I was clicking around looking up recipes tonight and clicked on your blog. As I read “Joy the baker” I realized, It’s Joy, Joy Wilson who shopped at Carly Jean :) Too fun to find you and see your beautiful and yummy work! Your blog is lovely, great writing and wonderful photos. Looking forward to exploring your blog and trying all these recipes. All the best to you, Carly

    Reply
  10. Sparkle Jazz

    November 12, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    This recipe is like a fall’s greatest hits! love it!

    Reply
  11. Allie (Live Laugh Eat)

    November 12, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    All. my. favorite. ingredients. in. one. loaf!!!! I WANT this for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  12. Ashlae

    November 12, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Oh. My. God. I am, kid you not, walking out the door to the grocery to get cranberries so I can bake this tonight. As soon as I finish submitting this comment, of course. And putting on clothes that are slightly more acceptable to wear in public.

    Anyways, I wonder if Ener-G egg replacer powder would help to bind the bread? Hmm..

    Reply
  13. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

    November 12, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    there really is everything in here! it sounds awesome. i love when bread is packed with chunks of fruit.

    Reply
  14. The Boob Nazi

    November 12, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin, (and by that, I mean, I don’t like it), but this sounds delicious.

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