Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

Pumpkin Muffin Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour: This is the base of the muffin, the gluten helps create a tender moist muffin!
• Sugar: This recipe calls for both granulated and brown sugar. The added molasses in brown sugar creates a caramelized flavor within the muffin.
• Baking Powder: Used to leaven the muffins.
• Salt: Added to balance out the sweetness of the muffins.
• Pumpkin Spices: The perfect combination of cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, ground nutmeg. Opt for fresh spices for best results.
• Eggs: Used to bind the muffins.
• Milk: Helps keep the muffins moist. You can use any type of milk you prefer. I like using whole milk.
• Pumpkin Puree: Adds rich flavor to this delicious autumn treat perfect for pumpkin lovers.
• Vegetable Oil: Moistens the muffins, you may opt for any type of neutral baking oil.
• Vanilla Extract: A key ingredient in most baked goods, adding flavor!
• Butter: Used in the delicious crumbled topping.
• Powdered Sugar: The perfect base for the cinnamon frosting.

Supplies

• Muffin Tin
• Pastry Cutter
• My favorite muffin liners!

Preparing the Pumpkin Muffin Batter

Whipping these muffins up couldn’t be easier! Simply whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl and set aside. You’ll love the delicious fragrance from the pumpkin spices in these muffins!

Then, bring together the wet ingredients – including the flavorful pumpkin puree – in a large mixing bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding until just combined – and voila! The batter is prepared.

Baking Tip: For a moist and fluffy muffin, be sure to not over-mix the batter.

Optional Add In: If you love a crunch in your muffin, you might add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter!

Preparing the Streusel Topping

First, What is a streusel?

Streusel is a crumbly topping made from a mixture of butter, sugar, and flour. It’s often used to add a sweet, crispy, and slightly crunchy texture to baked goods like muffins, cakes, and coffee cakes. Sometimes, streusel includes additional ingredients like spices, oats, or nuts to enhance its flavor and texture.

To make the streusel you’ll combine softened butter, with flour, sugar, and the perfect blend of pumpkin pie spices: cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.

Using a pastry cutter (or your hands) bring the mixture together into a coarse crumble.

The streusel adds a delicious crispy topping to these moist and fluffy muffins!

Presentation and Serving Suggestions

The rich aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin puree will delight your senses! There’s nothing quite like the smell of fall baking in the kitchen!

To display these beautiful muffins, try placing on a cake stand with a glass cloche or using a beautiful transfer-ware platter.

Enjoy these pumpkin muffins with friends or family, or bring to your next get-together! They are paired perfectly with a cup of coffee on a fall afternoon.

Storage and Freshness

Store muffins in an airtight container, or under a glass cloche. These muffins are good for 3-5 days, but I doubt they will last that long!

Pumpkin muffins are delicious at room temperature, but take things over the top by warming them in the microwave for 10 seconds for that fresh baked taste.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Baking Tips

• For moist and fluffy muffins, do not over-mix the batter.
• Do not over-bake the muffins. Be sure to remove when they spring back when gently pressed.
• Select high quality fresh spices for best results.
• Use high quality pumpkin puree.

Substitutions

• Milk: Any type of milk will work for this recipe. I prefer whole milk, but almond or coconut work just fine for a dairy free alternative.
• Oil: You may use olive oil or avocado oil instead of vegetable oil, although vegetable oil is recommended.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: You may opt for pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice. If so, use 2 tablespoons in the muffin mix, and 1 tablespoon in the streusel topping.