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Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Small Batch

Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Small Batch

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Small Batch! This quick and easy recipe combines the warmth of pumpkin and crisp apple chunks, spiced to perfection, resulting in soft muffins topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, this small batch yields just four muffins—ideal for enjoying without leftovers. Whether paired with coffee or tea, these treats are sure to brighten your day!

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 4 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoons pure canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup fresh apple, diced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 ½ tablespoons full-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
  • 1 tablespoon apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon for the streusel until crumbly; stir in reserved diced apples.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, pumpkin, apple juice, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, and spices—in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; gently fold in diced apples.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle with streusel topping.
  7. Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg