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You know what makes a great fall breakfast, besides pumpkin bread? Pumpkin everything? Well, yes. But specifically pumpkin muffins! Especially when they are streusel-topped and warm out of the oven. Though you may not have tried it on muffins, you’re probably familiar with streusel. Coffee cake, apple crisp (or pumpkin crisp), and crumble-topped pies are all coated with the tender-yet-crunchy mixture of butter, flour, and sugar. Here, we’ve included pumpkin pie spice as well to encourage the fall vibes of this breakfast treat.
These easy muffins are also pretty amenable when it comes to adjusting ingredients. No sour cream? Try Greek yogurt or creme fraiche. Not into pumpkin pie spice? Use an equal amount (or a blend) of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Try a pinch of ground cardamom as well for a citrusy, herbal note.
Of course, one of the best things about muffins is the fact that you can easily make them ahead. After the muffins have fully cooled, pack them in freezer-safe bags or containers and pop them in the freezer. They’ll last for two-three months, no problem. You can defrost in the fridge for a few hours, or more quickly in the microwave, then heat them up in the oven.
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Ingredients
Streusel topping
- 1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup
granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup
dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp.
pumpkin pie spice
Pinch kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp.
butter, melted
Muffins
- 1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup
granulated sugar
- 1 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
baking soda
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1 tsp.
cinnamon
- 2 tsp.
pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup
canned pumpkin
- 2
large eggs
- 6 Tbsp.
butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4
sour cream
- 1 Tbsp.
pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line muffin tin with liners. Make crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Step 2 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Add pumpkin, eggs, butter, sour cream, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Step 3 Divide batter into muffin liners. Top each with crumb topping.
- Step 4 Bake until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let muffins cool in pan, then serve.