Apple Streusel Pumpkin Muffins
Makes12 to 18 muffins
Cooking MethodBaking
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 1 hour
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
Recipe CourseDessert, Side Dish, Snack
Dietary ConsiderationHalal, Kosher, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
MealBreakfast, Brunch, Snack
Taste and TextureChewy, Fruity, Spiced, Sweet
Type of DishMuffins
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) all purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
- 4 tsp (20 mL) butter
- 2½ cups (625 mL) all purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (250 mL) canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (500 mL) finely chopped apples
- Muffin tins, greased or paper-lined
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare the topping: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter; mix until coarse and crumbly. Set aside.
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Prepare the muffins: In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Make a well in the center.
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In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir just until blended. Add apples; blend well. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moist.
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Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with topping. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
2008 Esther Brody
