Pumpkin-Apple Streusel Muffins

Autumn is here, and that means pumpkin! These muffins are a real treat with your morning coffee. They are loaded with fresh apples and flavored with pumpkin spice. They also have a wonderful streusel topping that gives an added sweetness to these muffins. This is a recipe that has been around in my collection for many years, so I have baked these muffins many times. These pumpkin apple streusel muffins are a delight to eat, and I hope you and your family will enjoy!

Bon Appetit!

Tips:

When baking (unless otherwise noted) it's always good to rotate your baked goods halfway though the baking time.

Preparation time is 20 minutes. Bake time is 22 to 24 minutes. Total time is 45 minutes.

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Ingredients for Muffins:

2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup 100% pure pumpkin (from 15 ounce can)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
2 cups apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 2 apples)
Streusel topping (ingredients and directions below)

For Streusel Topping:

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cold

Directions for Muffins:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or paper-line 22 muffin cups. Combine the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Combine the pumpkin, eggs, and oil in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir the wet mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in the chopped apples. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling the cup three-fourths full. Sprinkle the streusel topping over batter. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes. Makes 22 muffins.

For Streusel Topping:

Combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.