Pumpkin-Pecan Braid

Pumpkin-Pecan Braid recipe pinit

The pumpkin-pecan braid is a popular fall dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin and pecan in a beautiful braided pastry.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr
Servings: 8 Calories: 2800
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Cut slits along both sides of the rectangle, leaving a strip in the center intact.
  8. Spread the pumpkin filling down the center strip.
  9. Fold the cut strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
  10. Transfer the braid to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the braid.
  14. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Sugars 20g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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