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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

Perfectly soft and slightly sweet cornbread made with pure pumpkin and maple syrup. Cooking it in the slow cooker adds moisture and frees up your oven.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cornbread is so easy to make all & perfect with chili or soup
I can’t think of anything more comforting than a nice big bowl of hot soup or chili once the weather gets cooler.
My kiddos were sick this week so along with plenty of snuggles, I was also armed with lots of soup and cornbread.

My kids LOVE cornbread especially this butternut squash version I made last year which has quickly become a reader favorite.  I had a few questions on how exactly cornbread can be made in a slow cooker so I thought it would be more helpful to show you again exactly how it’s done.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cornbread is so easy to make all & perfect with chili or soup
But instead of butternut squash and honey like the original version, I wanted to change things up a bit by using pumpkin and maple syrup this time around.

And instead of step-by-step pictures, I’m sharing my very first VIDEO! 🙂

My husband is a huge fan of quick tutorial videos on YouTube and has been urging me to make some recipe videos for the longest time soooo we finally made it happen.

Hopefully you guys like it! We had so much fun making it and are hoping to make more in the future.  (My husband helped me edit and produce the music)

Making cornbread in the slow cooker along with buttermilk and pumpkin in the batter helps to keep it wonderfully soft and tender.

The flavor is terrific on its own but also pairs perfectly with a big bowl of chili or enjoy it slathered with some butter.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cornbread is so easy to make all & perfect with chili or soup
 

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Cornbread
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 
Perfectly soft and slightly sweet cornbread made with pure pumpkin and maple syrup. Cooking it in the slow cooker adds moisture and frees up your oven.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: easy cornbread recipe, homemade corn bread, slow cooker thanksgiving side dish
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour measured correctly - spoon + sweep method
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup* see notes
  • 1 large egg lightly whisked
  • 2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons buttermilk** see notes
Instructions
  1. Line the slow cooker with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter with maple syrup. Beat in egg until incorporated. Whisk in pumpkin puree and then the buttermilk.
  3. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix - it is okay to see a small amount of flour)
  4. Pour batter into the lined slow cooker and smooth down with an offset spatula. Place lid on top.

  5. Cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (The time may be slightly different depending on your slow cooker - mine took 1.5 hours).

  6. Once cooked, lift entire foil with cornbread out from the slow cooker and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut and serve with chili, maple syrup or your favorite buttery spread.
  7. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

*If you want your bread sweeter, feel free to add more maple syrup or you can also use 1/4 cup of granulated sugar

**To make your own buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes - until it's curdled. Then measure out the amount needed for this recipe.

  • Cornbread is best enjoyed the same day but it will still remain soft for the next 2 days. Make sure you wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or cover in an airtight container overnight.
  • I make this in a 5-quart slow cooker.
  • Adapted from my Butternut Squash Cornbread
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Cornbread
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Potassium 402mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 10g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 111.7%
Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 14.8%
Iron 9.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cornbread is so easy to make all & perfect with chili or soup

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Cornbread

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Easy Pumpkin Chili

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Apple Cranberry Sauce

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Comments

  7. Kelly, I love the video! You and your hubby did a great job. I love the music and the quick pace so much! 🙂
    And you are the queen of the slow-cooker! Pumpkin maple cornbread looks so moist and sounds so tasty! Great recipe!

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  14. Your video is AWESOME, Kelly!!! I tried making one like that last week and it was such a fail, lol. I’m jealous you have a hubby to help you! Haha. I’ve only had my slow cooker for about a month or two now and I’ve only made a few things in it, definitely nothing like cornbread. This is so intriguing! Definitely gotta try it out. Pinned!

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  15. OMG, your video is the cutest! I love it! And I also love everything about this recipe – slow cooker pumpkin cornbread? With maple syrup? So good! Pinning! (sorry for the excess use of exclamation marks, I couldn’t help myself)

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  21. I love your video and need to make slow cooker corn bread ASAP! The pumpkin maple flavors sound amazing, too. Hope your kiddos are feeling better, Kelly, and have a lovely weekend!

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  22. I love the video Kelly! It’s so cute and especially the music that goes along with it. This cornbread looks awesome, love the pumpkin and maple flavours together and I especially love that it all gets cooked in a slow cooker. I bet it made your house smell so nice for hours!!

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  28. I LOVE the video, Kelly! When I got your new post email this morrning I was SUPER excited to watch it! Job well done, my dear! And I am totally loving this cornbread as well! Pumpkin and maple? Heck yes! Plus the ease of the slow cooker, this is a winner for sure! Pinned! Hope everyone is feeling better! Cheers! <3

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