Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, a cozy treat perfect for any occasion. Combining the rich notes of pumpkin with the sweetness of fresh apples, these muffins are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With a buttery cinnamon streusel topping that adds an irresistible crunch, they make for an excellent breakfast, snack, or dessert. Perfectly portioned for intimate gatherings or solo enjoyment, this small batch recipe yields just four muffins, allowing you to savor each bite without overwhelming leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 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 (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 ½ tablespoons diced apples (optional)
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh apple, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the streusel topping: In a bowl, mix flour, cold butter cubes, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon until crumbly. Stir in diced apples if desired.
- For the muffin batter: Whisk together sour cream, pumpkin puree, apple juice, granulated and brown sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh apple cubes.
- Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners. Divide batter evenly among four cups and top with streusel mixture.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg