These pumpkin streusel muffins bring together the cozy, spiced flavors of fall with a delightful crunch from a buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or as a fall treat, they offer a tender, moist center with a crispy cinnamon-sugar crumb.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Combines pumpkin spice and a rich, crumbly topping.
- Easy to make with pantry staples.
- A perfect fall dessert or breakfast treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Streusel Topping:
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter (melted)
Muffins:
- All-purpose flour
- Ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
- Baking powder, baking soda, salt
- Vegetable oil
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Sour cream
- Pumpkin purée
How to Make Pumpkin Streusel Muffins:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: Combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and pumpkin purée until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full. Top each with streusel.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Helpful Tips:
- Use cold butter in the streusel for extra crispiness.
- Mix the muffin batter gently to avoid overmixing, which can make the muffins dense.
Details:
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Notes:
- Sour cream ensures a tender, moist muffin.
- You can customize these muffins by adding nuts or chocolate chips.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use fresh pumpkin purée?
Yes, fresh purée works as well as canned, though canned provides more consistency.
How do I keep the muffins moist?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Storage Instructions:
Keep the muffins in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm them up in the microwave before serving.
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Conclusion:
These pumpkin streusel muffins are the perfect balance of fall flavors and textures. Enjoy them with your favorite hot beverage for a cozy treat.
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Best Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Description
These pumpkin streusel muffins bring together the cozy, spiced flavors of fall with a delightful crunch from a buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or as a fall treat, they offer a tender, moist center with a crispy cinnamon-sugar crumb.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping:
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter (melted)
Muffins:
- All-purpose flour
- Ground cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
- Baking powder, baking soda, salt
- Vegetable oil
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Sour cream
- Pumpkin purée
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: Combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and pumpkin purée until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full. Top each with streusel.
- Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Sour cream ensures a tender, moist muffin.
- You can customize these muffins by adding nuts or chocolate chips.
