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Pumpkin Apple Muffins

Pumpkin Apple Muffins
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Pumpkin Apple Muffins are a cozy fall favorite, bursting with warm spices, sweet fresh apples, and moist pumpkin puree. These tender, fluffy muffins offer the perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, they provide a comforting and nutritious treat that captures the essence of the autumn season.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup/honey as a sweet swap)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan version)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh apples, peeled and finely chopped (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or raisins

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Peel and finely chop the fresh apples to ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This ensures that the warm spices are evenly mixed in the base of the muffins for consistent flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until smooth and slightly thickened. Then add vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, blending well until combined.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Ingredients Together: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
  5. Add Apples and Optional Mix-ins: Fold in the chopped apples along with any optional nuts or raisins for added texture and natural sweetness.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps keep them moist and prevents sogginess.

Notes

  • Use fresh apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer for even baking.
  • Consider topping muffins with brown sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking for a sweet crust.
  • Cool muffins completely before storing to avoid sogginess.

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