🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🔥 Cook Time: 18 min
⏱️ Total Time: 28 min
👨👩👧👦 Yield: 4 muffins
🧾 Ingredients
For the Apple Streusel Topping:
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 ½ tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 ½ tbsp diced apple (from below)
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ tbsp full-fat sour cream, room temp
- 5 tbsp canned pure pumpkin
- 1 tbsp apple juice (or OJ or water)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temp
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh apple, cubed (Honeycrisp preferred)
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Streusel Topping:
In a small bowl, combine flour, cold butter, both sugars, salt, and cinnamon. Use your fingers to gently blend until crumbly and pea-sized. 👉 Stir in reserved diced apples. Chill until ready to use.
2. Prep Muffin Batter:
In another bowl, mix sour cream, pumpkin, apple juice, sugars, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gently fold in cubed apples until just combined. Don’t overmix! ✨
4. Fill Muffin Pan:
Divide the batter evenly into 4 muffin wells. Top generously with the chilled streusel.
5. Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, then enjoy warm with a cup of coffee! ☕🍎
💡 Pro Tips
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Pumpkin Swap: You can use mashed sweet potato in place of canned pumpkin if needed.
- Make Ahead: Mix the streusel the night before to save time in the morning.
🧮 Nutrition Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 muffin | 220 | 3g | 30g | 9g | 2g | 14g |
Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
