Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, making them a perfect cozy treat for any time of year. This simple recipe uses basic pantry ingredients to create bakery-quality muffins with a balanced spice profile and easy-to-follow steps.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix or 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ can pumpkin puree (1 cup or 225g)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water or orange juice or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves), baking powder, and salt. This ensures the spices and rising agent are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and your choice of water or juice. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to denser muffins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Oven
- Wire Rack
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree if possible for best flavor and texture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Customize spices or add nuts, chocolate chips, or streusel topping for variation. Muffins can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months.