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Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 muffins

Description

These Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins deliver moist, tender, and flavorful baked treats perfect for fall or any time you crave the warm spices of pumpkin pie. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these muffins offer a delightful balance of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, topped with a sprinkle of crunchy turbinado sugar for an irresistible finish.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted (can substitute with a neutral oil)
  • 1/2 cup (130g) pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup (66g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 Tablespoon (12g) turbinado or granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining or greasing every other cup to allow better air circulation and promote taller, evenly baked muffins.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside for later use.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Gently stir until just combined to form the batter, making sure not to overmix to maintain muffin tenderness. Optionally, let the batter rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to achieve taller muffins.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared 6 muffin cups, filling each. Sprinkle a generous amount of turbinado or granulated sugar on top of each muffin for a crunchy, sweet crust.
  6. Bake Muffins: Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes initially. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) without opening the oven door and continue baking for an additional 12-15 minutes until the muffins are domed, set, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a delicious breakfast or snack.

Notes

  • Using every other muffin cup in the pan helps promote even air circulation and creates taller, fluffier muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mixing until just combined preserves the muffin’s tender crumb.
  • Letting the batter rest before baking can result in taller muffins.
  • Substitute melted butter with a neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil if desired.
  • Turbinado sugar on top adds a pleasant crunch but can be omitted for a softer topping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/easy-pumpkin-spice-muffins-recipe/