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Pumpkin Apple Muffins

October 18, 2010

Whenever there's a seasonal item at Trader Joe's like pumpkin puree, I get so excited that I lose control and end up buying at least 10 cans of it. Individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes, Pumpkin Milkshakes, Pumpkin Seed Cookies, Pumpkin Waffles....those are a few of the things I love to make with pumpkin puree, just to give you a hint of my obsession with it.

In general, I try not to eat a lot of canned foods, but if there's one thing that is simply easier and tastier to get from a can, it's pumpkin puree. Roasting and pureeing an entire pumpkin, is a time consuming task that I don't recommend doing, especially when their are a couple of very good canned brands out there. As you now know, I love making my arsenal of Vitamin A packed pumpkin recipes, but it's always a fun challenge for me to come up with new ones. When these Pumpkin Apple Muffins came out of my oven, the entire kitchen was filled with the delicious smells of cinnamon and spice. The first bite of a muffin was even better though, especially when spread with a spoonful of weelicious Pumpkin Butter.

So go out, get some canned pumpkin and get into the pumpkin spirit. I'm not saying you have to go crazy like me, but no matter what you make -- especially this time of year -- pumpkin makes everything taste more special!

Pumpkin Apple Muffins  (12 Muffins or 24 Mini Muffins)

  • Prep Time:5 minutes,
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes,
  • Total Time: 25 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup agave or honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and grated (gala, pink lady, fuji or golden delicious are good choices)

Preparation

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.
  3. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together.
  4. 4. Slowly add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. 5. Grease muffin tins or line them with muffin cups and fill each cup 3/4 full with the batter.
  6. 6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7. Serve.

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Comments






  1. drewnlukesmom

    January 12, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I made these today and at the last minute realized I didn’t have an apple. I shredded up two carrots instead and it worked well!! Yum

  2. elaine moehring

    January 6, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    i ALSO buy my canned pumpkin from trader joes, BY THE CASE!!! it was funny to hear someone else does it too!

  3. rebecca

    December 16, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Yummy! My daughter LOVES these.

  4. Beena Kissoonsingh

    December 4, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    i luv your page

  5. Karla

    November 22, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Would gluten free all purpose flour work as a substitute for both flours in the recipe? I would love to try these, but I am gluten sensitive!

    • catherine

      November 26, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      I’m sure that would work, although I haven’t tested it! Let me know how they come out!

  6. Karla

    November 22, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Would this recipe work with gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of the regular all-purpose and whole wheat flours? This muffin recipe sounds delicious!

  7. Jennifer

    October 21, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    We made these tonight. My daughter ate 2 and then half of a third. I would say they are a hit!

  8. Cole

    October 18, 2012 at 11:59 am

    These sound delicious!

  9. Melissa Sullivan

    October 16, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Hi! A friend recommended your site to me. Love it! I want to make these muffins for my son’s 2nd bday this weekend. I want to make mini muffins. How long would you recommend baking them? Don’t want to overcook them! Thanks!

    • catherine

      October 16, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      Check them at 12 minutes! If they’re not quite done give them another 3-5 :)

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  13. becky

    September 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Hi! These are amazing! I’m featuring them on my blog today. Link up with me! http://preparingforpeanut.com/pinterest-ing-meals-fall-link-party/

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    February 12, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Very nice. Thanks for the recipe.

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  20. Bethann

    February 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    Just made these with spelt flour instead of white and stevia instead of honey. Also used 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 1 tablespoon plain greek yogurt instead of canola oil. Curious to see how they turn out.

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