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As fall approaches, so let the pumpkin spice begin…

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Autumn in Leavenworth, Washington
Down East Maine Pumpkin Bread

Autumn is, without a doubt, my favorite season. The abundance of fresh pumpkins and crisp apples makes it truly special. As the days grow shorter and the nights become cooler, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up by the fire with a hot apple cider.

Down East Maine Pumpkin Bread

This recipe makes two delicious loaves of classic pumpkin bread, perfect for a cozy autumn treat!

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Fresh pepita seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare Your Pans: Preheat your conventional oven to 350°F or your convection oven to 325°F. Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans, then line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and white sugar until everything is well blended.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Mix and Pour: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just until everything is combined and no dry streaks remain. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pans. If desired, sprinkle fresh pepita seeds generously on top of each loaf.
  5. Bake: Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. The loaves are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Enjoy your freshly baked pumpkin bread!

Pumpkin & Banana Dog Biscuits

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Homemade Pumpkin & Banana Dog Treats

Spoil your pup with these wholesome, homemade treats! This simple recipe yields delicious, all-natural biscuits your dog will love.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (make sure it’s 100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, mashed banana, and pumpkin purée until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the whole wheat flour to the wet mixture, stirring until all the flour is incorporated and a firm dough forms.
  4. Lightly dust your counter and a rolling pin with a little extra flour. Roll out the dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness.
  5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out treats in your desired shapes.
  6. Place the cut-out treats on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
  8. Allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack before treating your furry friend!