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Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Delicious Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins combine pumpkin puree and diced apples with a crunchy streusel topping for the ultimate cozy breakfast treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cold
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For balancing flavors
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can swap for pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup Diced Apples Use firm varieties like Honeycrisp
  • 1/4 cup Full Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative
  • 5 tablespoons Pure Canned Pumpkin Must be pure, not pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Juice Can substitute with orange juice or water
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Helps bind ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Always use pure extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda Key leavening agent
  • 3/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Enhances pumpkin flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Essential for crumbly texture
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter Cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Elevates flavor

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Fork
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1½ tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, 1½ tablespoons of light brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix until resembling coarse crumbs, then fold in 1½ tablespoons of diced apples and refrigerate.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin pan with 4 liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1½ tablespoons of sour cream, 5 tablespoons of pumpkin, 1 tablespoon of apple juice, 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, 1½ tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1 large egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in ½ cup of diced apples.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of flour, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and ¾ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  5. Distribute the batter into the muffin liners, filling each two-thirds full. Sprinkle the chilled streusel on top and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then lower to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 11-13 minutes.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, firm apples for best texture. Be careful not to overmix and monitor the bake time closely to achieve perfect muffin tops. This recipe can easily be doubled.

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