Pumpkin Apple Spice Muffins
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4.7
Pumpkin Apple Spice Muffins
Description
Pumpkin Apple Spice Muffins use a mixture of all-purpose flour, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice along with baking soda and powder for leavening. Canned pumpkin, canola oil or melted butter, and eggs provide moisture and richness. Fresh apple is peeled and chopped or grated, then folded into the combined wet and dry ingredients to add texture and fruit sweetness.
The batter is carefully mixed to avoid overworking, preserving a light crumb when baked at 350°F. A topping of sugar mixed with pumpkin pie spice is sprinkled on each muffin before baking, which caramelizes slightly to add texture and spice aroma.
These muffins offer warm, spicy flavors typical of fall and work well as a breakfast item or snack. The combination of pumpkin and apple keeps them moist while giving a subtle sweetness and flavor complexity.
The recipe includes a note on mixing your own pumpkin pie spice from common spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves if unavailable commercially.
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice see note
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pumpkin canned
- ½ cup canola oil or melted butter
- 2 large egg
- 1 large apple peeled and finely chopped or grated, about 1 cup
Topping:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice see note
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
- In a small bowl, add the pumpkin, oil or butter, and eggs and mix until well-combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir a few times (some dry streaks are ok). Fold in the chopped apples and stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Divide the batter among the muffin liners, filling about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- For the topping, stir together the pumpkin pie spice and sugar until evenly combined. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the topping on each muffin (more or less).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 17-20 minutes until the tops spring back lightly to the touch. Remove the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can make your own pumpkin pie spice by combining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cloves per teaspoon of spice needed.
- Mix batter only until just combined to maintain a tender crumb with some moistness from pumpkin and apple.
- Use peeled and finely chopped or grated apple for even distribution and texture.
- The spiced sugar topping adds a slight crunch and enhances autumnal flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12-16 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 muffin | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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