Looking for a cozy fall muffin? Have we got one for you: this easy Pumpkin Muffins recipe! These muffins are the perfect level of sweetness, moist and cozy scented with pumpkin spice: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. We made them for a crowd and everyone agreed: these are fantastic! The flavor of fall is encapsulated in each bite. This is the recipe to try if you have a load of pumpkin puree in your pantry or fridge (and we do).
Ingredients in this pumpkin muffins recipe
These pumpkin spice muffins are a straightforward spin on the classic muffin, using a hefty dose of pumpkin spice. They’re not overly sweetened or rich, relying on pumpkin and applesauce for much of the moistness. Here are the ingredients you’ll use:
All purpose flourPumpkin pie spicesBaking soda, baking powder and saltBrown sugarPumpkin pureeEggsNeutral oilApplesauce
There’s not much to this pumpkin spice muffins recipe: it’s made like a classic baked good. Mix the wets, mix the dries, combine, and bake! It takes just 25 minutes and these bake up like a charm: they come out moist and cozy scented.
Pumpkin pie spice: use purchased or homemade
Fall is not complete without a big bottle of pumpkin pie spice! But did you know you can also make it at home? It’s fun to do and works as a DIY gift as well. Here’s what you need for homemade pumpkin pie spice:
2 tablespoons cinnamon2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Variations and mix-ins
There are several ways to mix up these best pumpkin muffins! Our recipe uses a bit of granulated sugar and pumpkin spice as the topping, but you can vary that or add a few mix-ins to the batter. Here are some ideas:
Make a crunchy streusel topping: go to Healthy Pumpkin MuffinsTop with pepitasAdd dark chocolate chips to the batterAdd chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter
Pumpkin muffins storage
What’s the best way to store these pumpkin spice muffins? The sugar adds a little crunch to the topping, so here’s the best way for it to hold up:
Up to 4 days: Place a paper towel in the bottom of a sealed container, then place the muffins in and place a paper towel on top. The paper towels absorb the moisture that rises to the top of the muffins. 1 week or more: These muffins store well in the refrigerator as well! Let them sit out at room temperature for a few minutes before eating. 3 months: Freeze in a sealable container and store up to 3 months.
More pumpkin spice recipes
When you’re in the mood for pumpkin spice, here are a few more pumpkin spice recipes to use it:
Mix up Pumpkin Banana Bread or Perfect Pumpkin BarsBake up a Perfect Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Bread Pudding or other Pumpkin DessertsGo for classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Coffee or Iced Pumpkin Spice LatteTry a Pumpkin Martini or Pumpkin Old Fashioned CocktailStart the day with Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Waffles or Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This easy pumpkin muffins recipe is…
Vegetarian. 3.8 from 4 reviews
