Pumpkin Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping
Delicious muffins combining the flavors of pumpkin and apples, topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel.
Ingredients
Muffin Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour For the muffin batter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Spice for flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Spice for flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Spice for flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Spice for flavor
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter For moisture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed For sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and finely chopped, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) For added flavor and texture
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour For the streusel topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed For sweetness in topping
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor in topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened For binding and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
Baking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Enjoy these Pumpkin Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping warm or at room temperature. They pair nicely with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Notes
Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately for the best results. Use fresh apples for added flavor and crunch. You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans for a nice texture. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins airy and soft. Feel free to swap out the apples for other fruits, such as pears or cranberries, for a different flavor. You can also try adding chocolate chips for a sweet twist.