The Best Apple and Pumpkin Muffins: A Cozy Fall Treat
Warm and cozy Apple and Pumpkin Muffins that celebrate autumn with sweet apples and rich pumpkin, perfect for chilly mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup oats (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your muffin pan by lining it with paper liners or greasing it.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, chopped apples, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Bring it all together: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Divide the batter into the muffin pan and top with the crumb mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool muffins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or a pat of butter, and consider adding honey or maple syrup for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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