Description
Soft, tender muffins brimming with sweet apple chunks and velvety pumpkin spice, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that crackles with each bite and fills the kitchen with a warm autumn aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small apple diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease or line a 6-cup muffin pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together 1 cup flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl whisk pumpkin puree, milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple.
- In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and cold butter; rub with fingertips until crumbly.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Makes 6 muffins
- Use a firm tart apple for best texture
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender