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Apple Pumpkin Muffins - Fall Flavors
Enjoy these warm, spiced muffins combining the flavors of pumpkin and apple, perfect for fall mornings or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground clove
Wet ingredients
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Apple filling
- 1 cup grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Mix wet into dry, then fold in grated apple.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, add topping if desired, and bake 20-22 minutes.
- Cool briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.