Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 18 servings
Source: www.allrecipes.com


"Muffins that combine the wonderful texture of apples with the warm taste of pumpkin. A simple streusel topping gives them a little something extra."

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled, cored and
chopped apple

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons butter

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or use paper liners.

In a large bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stirring just to moisten. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffin batter.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Apple Corn Bread

Apple Corn Bread

**So this isn't really a recipe, but Manny loves it (I do too)

Ingredients:
1 package cornbread mix
2 medium cooking apples
cinnamon

Directions:

1. Generously spray an 8" pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven according to corn bread directions.
2. Peel apples and slice thinly and place in bottom of 8" pan.

3. Sprinkle apples liberally with cinnamon.

4. Follow directions on package to make corn bread. Spread evenly over apples.

5. Cook according to package directions.

Apple-Cranberry Spice Muffins

Apple-Cranberry Spice Muffins
Source: Family Fun Magazine

This fall favorite has a smooth, cake-like texture that nicely complements the chewiness of the fruit. A great way to start the day or as a snack.
1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup sour cream
1 large Granny Smith apple (or other tart variety), peeled, cored, and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Heat the oven to 400° F. Grease the bottoms only of 12 standard muffin cups.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and sour cream until well blended. Add the egg mixture, apples, walnuts (if you're using them), and dried cranberries to the dry ingredients. Stir just until the batter is blended, then divide it among the muffin cups.

Bake the muffins for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them. Makes 1 dozen.


Note on the Recipe: Manny loved these. I make them in mini-muffin pans and they are the perfect size for him.