How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins: Delightfully Easy
How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins: Delightfully Easy is a practical, flavor-forward how to make pumpkin pecan muffins recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Total time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- Pecan Crumble: 1 ½ Tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup pecan chips
- Muffin Batter: ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs (room temperature), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup applesauce, 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Prepare streusel: Combine melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and pecan chips in a small bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin. Melt the butter for the batter and allow it to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, vanilla extract, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and the cooled melted butter.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin tins approximately 3/4 full. Top each with ½ Tablespoon of streusel and pat gently to adhere.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until tops bounce back when touched.
- Remove from pan and cool on a rack.
Notes
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage. Freeze muffins in a freezer-safe bag; thaw in the microwave or at room temperature.