Apple Pumpkin Bread (AKA: The Loaf That Smells Like Fall Moved In)

November 7, 2025 Albert Wood

You know that moment when you light a “Harvest Spice Orchard Pumpkin Maple” candle and think, “why can’t the house smell like this because of actual food?” Enter: Apple Pumpkin Bread. It’s cozy, it’s tender, and it makes your kitchen smell like a hug from October. Slice it warm and the crumb practically asks for a pat of butter and a ribbon of maple. (It said please. Twice.)

Why You’ll Love This Bread

Fall-in-a-slice flavor: pumpkin + tart apples + warm spices + maple-kissed streusel topper.
Stays moist for days: perfect for breakfast, snack o’clock, and late-night “quality control.”
Maple depth: maple sugar adds subtle caramel notes you won’t get from plain white sugar.

Feel-Good Perks (Because Delicious and Helpful Is Our Brand)

Pumpkin

Rich in fiber and beta-carotene (a vitamin A precursor) to support vision and immune health. Basically a nutritional superhero in a cinnamon cape.

Apples

Tart apples bring pectin (soluble fiber) for happy digestion and juicy pops of natural sweetness that keep each slice lively.

Warm Spices

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice aren’t just cozy—they’re packed with antioxidant compounds. Cinnamon plays especially nicely with blood-sugar balance.

Raisins

Little bursts of iron and potassium—nature’s way of sneaking trail mix into your loaf.

Maple Sugar

Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar is 100% pure maple syrup, dried. It adds nuanced caramel-toffee depth, plus trace minerals from the tree. Translation: your spices sing in tune, louder.

Serving Ideas

Warm slice + butter + a light pour of Wood’s Vermont Traditional Maple Syrup.
Toasted slice with cream cheese or mascarpone for a dessert-y breakfast.
Cube and pan-toast into maple “croutons” for a fall salad with pears and walnuts.
Wrap and gift with a mini bottle of maple—instant best-friend status.

Storage Tips

Keep covered at room temp 2–3 days or refrigerate up to a week. Freezes like a champ—slice, wrap, and stash; thaw and toast for fresh-baked vibes on demand.

A Gentle Maple Nudge

If you’re baking with only white sugar, you’ll still get a tasty loaf—no judgment. But swapping some (or all) for Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar deepens the flavor. And a final drizzle of Wood’s Vermont Smoked or Traditional Maple Syrup turns “nice bread” into “please bake this again tomorrow.”

Wood’s is a 4th-generation maple producer. From our sugar woods to your table. 🍁

Apple Pumpkin Bread Recipe

The full ingredient list and step-by-step directions are in the recipe card plugin below.