Description
Moist and flavorful Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a perfect fall treat, combining the warm spices of pumpkin with fresh apples and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. These muffins are ideal for breakfast or as a snack and bring cozy autumn flavors to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
For the Streusel Topping:
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Apples: Fold the finely chopped peeled apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them up too much.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top Muffins with Streusel: Sprinkle the prepared streusel mixture evenly over the tops of each muffin cup, providing a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set their texture and makes them easier to remove from the tin.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter or sprinkle some on top of the streusel before baking.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the muffins for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
