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
- 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.
- 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