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Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

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Soft and moist muffins combining pumpkin puree, fresh apple chunks, and warm spices, topped with a buttery cinnamon apple streusel.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes (for streusel)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • pinch salt (for streusel)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for streusel)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (reserved from muffin batter, for streusel)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons full fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon apple juice (or orange juice or water)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup fresh apple, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, cold butter cubes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and diced apples in a small bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, pumpkin puree, apple juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold in the diced apples.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin cups.
  8. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor. The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and extra apple flavor. These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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