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Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Moist and flavorful muffins made with pumpkin puree, fresh apples, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Perfect for fall mornings, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Fall Baking
Servings 4 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Muffin tin (12-count)
  • Paper liners or nonstick spray
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Ingredients
  

Muffins

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and finely chopped

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp cold butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • Prepare streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Add apples: Fold in the chopped apple pieces.
  • Fill muffin cups: Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin, about ¾ full.
  • Top with streusel: Sprinkle crumb mixture generously over each muffin.
  • Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & serve: Let rest for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Best apples for baking: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
Muffins freeze well—wrap individually and store up to 3 months.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Keyword apple pumpkin muffins, fall baking, pumpkin recipes, streusel muffins