1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
In a large bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and buttermilk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For butter, mix softened butter, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
Serve cornbread warm with a spread of cinnamon honey butter.
For dairy-free, use almond milk + vinegar and dairy-free butter.
For savory cornbread, add jalapeños and shredded cheese.
Muffin version: bake in muffin tin at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.