Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Experience the warmth of autumn with these delightful Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. Perfect for brightening up your mornings or providing a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe features a moist pumpkin base combined with chunks of fresh apples, all topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ tablespoons full-fat sour cream
- 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup fresh apple, diced
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- For the streusel: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes, 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, pinch salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin cups.
- In a bowl, mix the streusel topping ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
- 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 the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; then fold in diced apples.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and top with streusel. Bake for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg