Ingredients
To bring these muffins to life, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup diced apples (I love using Granny Smith for their tartness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
If you’re looking for substitutions, you can swap the butter for coconut oil for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary needs.
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s bring these muffins to life. Follow these steps for a delightful baking experience:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- For the streusel topping, mix the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International