Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of fresh apples and rich pumpkin, topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel that adds the perfect texture. Ideal for busy mornings or cozy afternoons, these muffins are quick to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults alike. With their inviting aroma wafting through your kitchen and their irresistible flavor, you’ll find yourself making these treats time and again. Enjoy them warm alongside your favorite beverage for a perfect seasonal snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar (for streusel)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for streusel)
- pinch salt (for streusel)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (for streusel)
- 1 ½ tablespoons full fat sour cream (for batter)
- 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin (for batter)
- 1 tablespoon apple juice (or orange juice or water) (for batter)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for batter)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (for batter)
- 1 large egg yolk (for batter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for batter)
- 1/2 cup fresh apple, cut into small cubes (for batter)
- 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for batter)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for batter)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for batter)
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (for batter)
Instructions
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, cold butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; then add diced apples.
- Spoon batter into greased muffin tins and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg