Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. Perfectly moist and lightly spiced, each muffin is a delightful blend of pumpkin puree, fresh apple chunks, and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Ideal for breakfast, a sweet snack, or even dessert, this simple recipe yields just four muffins—perfect for smaller households or those wanting to enjoy a tasty treat without leftovers. In just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal fuss, you’ll have warm muffins ready to impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ tablespoons full fat sour cream
- 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
- ½ cup fresh apple (diced)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for streusel)
- pinch salt (for streusel)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice, for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (optional; reserved from below)
- 1 tablespoon apple juice (or orange juice or water)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (for muffins)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for muffins)
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- To make the streusel topping, combine flour, sugars, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in reserved diced apples if desired.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; gradually combine with the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in diced apples.
- Distribute batter into muffin cups and top with streusel. Bake for about 18 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg