Pumpkin Bread with Spiced Maple Butter - Moist, Easy, & Full of Fall Flavours

There's something special about a recipe that's been passed down through the family, especially when it arrives with a story attached. This Pumpkin Bread recipe is just that. One of those treasured recipes, it's moist, warmly spiced, and studded generously with sweet raisins and tart cranberries.Perfect with a hot cup of tea or coffee, or even some hot apple cider, this easy pumpkin loaf has been a family favourite for years. Do make the homemade Spiced Maple Butter to spread over slices of the finished bread. This tasty addition lifts each slice to a whole new level of delicious ness! Many, many years ago my late mother-in-law gave me a small handwritten notebook for Christmas containing all of their family favorite recipes. This Pumpkin Bread recipe was one of the recipes included. I had never had pumpkin bread before, and in fact, didn't even really like pumpkin pie at that point. (I have since changed my position on that!) I did have a fondness for quick breads however and made…