Maple Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Every fall, my mom and I had a cozy ritual: on the first chilly day, we’d bake something with pumpkin. One year, she surprised me by adding maple syrup to our usual muffins.

“A little extra warmth,” she said, winking. As they baked, the whole kitchen filled with the sweet, spicy scent of maple and pumpkin.

When we finally took a bite, it was like tasting autumn itself—soft, warm, with a hint of maple sweetness. Now, every fall, I make these Maple Pumpkin Muffin Recipe and think of that moment with my mom, our laughter filling the kitchen, the windows fogged up from the warmth of the oven.

They’re more than just muffins; they’re a reminder that sometimes, the best traditions are the ones you make up as you go, with the people who make each season a little sweeter.

INGREDIENTS

For the muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the streusel topping (optional):

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Prepare streusel topping (optional): In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. Fill muffin pan: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter, if desired.

7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Savor the cozy flavors of fall with these delicious, moist muffins! Bursting with warm spices and a hint of sweetness, they're the perfect treat to enjoy on a crisp autumn day with a warm cup of coffee or tea.

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