Winter Squash Spice Muffins ππ§
These Winter Squash Spice Muffins are a delightful blend of seasonal flavors, perfect for chilly mornings or as a sweet treat during the cozy evenings of fall and winter. Bursting with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and a touch of clove, these muffins bring the essence of the season to your table.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 269.5 per muffin
Rating: 3.5 stars (based on 4 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 cups | Flour |
| 2/3 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/8 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1/8 tsp | Allspice |
| 1/8 tsp | Clove |
| 1/8 tsp | Ginger |
| 2 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 | Egg |
| 3/4 cup | Winter squash, peeled and grated |
| 1/2 cup | Golden raisins |
| 1 tbsp | Orange zest |
| 1 cup | Buttermilk |
| Sugar for topping |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease a muffin tin with butter to prevent sticking.
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Mix the flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, ginger, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. You want to combine all the dry ingredients thoroughly.
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Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should resemble fine crumbs. If you prefer, you can use a food processor, pulsing the ingredients until crumbly.
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In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg lightly. Then, stir in the grated winter squash, golden raisins, orange zest, and buttermilk until well combined.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just blended; do not overmix. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
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Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter. This recipe typically makes 12 regular-sized muffins.
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Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a bit of sugar. This adds a lovely sweet crunch to the finished muffins.
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Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. They should be lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve these Winter Squash Spice Muffins warm or at room temperature. They are fantastic on their own, but if you want to take them to the next level, try serving them with a dollop of Pecan Honey Butter (recipe#69286) or your favorite spread.
These muffins are not only delicious but also packed with the goodness of winter squash, raisins, and a hint of citrus from the orange zest. They make for a delightful breakfast, a sweet snack, or even a lovely addition to your holiday table during Thanksgiving or Halloween. Enjoy the flavors of the season with every bite of these cozy Winter Squash Spice Muffins! ππ§‘
