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Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Small Batch Recipe

Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Small Batch Recipe


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a delightful small-batch treat perfect for autumn mornings. Moist and flavorful, with a crumbly streusel topping, they are a delicious blend of apple and pumpkin flavors.


Ingredients

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Streusel Topping

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (reserved from below)

Apple Pumpkin Muffins

  • 1 ½ tablespoons full fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon apple juice (or orange juice or water)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh apple, cut into small cubes (I use Honeycrisp; Dice about 1 ½ tablespoons smaller for the streusel)
  • 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Streusel Topping – In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugars, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly, then stir in diced apples. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Apple Pumpkin Muffins – Preheat oven, line muffin pan, and prepare streusel. In a bowl, mix sour cream, pumpkin, juice, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla. Add apple cubes. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spice. Combine wet and dry ingredients, scoop into liners, and top with streusel. Bake and cool.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp for both the batter and streusel.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for proper mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid chewy muffins.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, Small Batch, Autumn, Breakfast, Brunch, Muffin Recipe