Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. This small-batch recipe combines the warmth of pumpkin and the sweetness of fresh apples, topped with a buttery streusel for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are easy to prepare and will quickly become a seasonal favorite in your home. Whether enjoyed with a hot beverage or as part of a dessert platter, these muffins bring comfort and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons full-fat sour cream
- 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh apple (diced)
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for muffins)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cold butter, sugars, salt, and cinnamon to create the streusel; add diced apples and set aside.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in another bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, pumpkin, juices, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; gently mix in diced apples.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and top with streusel.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg