Recipe: Pumpkin Harvest Muffins ๐๐
Description: Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Harvest Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or anytime you’re craving a taste of autumn, these moist and flavorful muffins are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 24 (2 dozen)
- Calories: 255.8 per serving
- Fat: 10.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 41.6mg
- Sodium: 191.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 38.2g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 21.7g
- Protein: 3.7g
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups wheat germ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups raisins
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
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Prepare muffin cups by lining 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
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In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Mix until crumbles form, then set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the remaining flour, wheat germ, sugar, salt, baking soda, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
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In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, oil, and eggs. Whisk until well blended.
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Add the wheat germ mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir until fully blended.
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Stir in the diced apples and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
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Sprinkle the prepared butter mixture evenly over the top of each muffin.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy these delicious Pumpkin Harvest Muffins as a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or snack time! ๐ง๐
Tips:
- For extra crunch and flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) on top of the muffins before baking.
- These muffins freeze well, so feel free to make a double batch and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave for a quick and easy snack.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts to customize these muffins to your taste preferences.
