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Warm and Spiced Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

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4.9 from 61 reviews
  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Warm and Spiced Pumpkin Muffins are a perfect blend of autumnal spices and moist pumpkin flavor, enhanced with crunchy pecans and an optional luscious caramel glaze. Ideal for cozy breakfasts or festive snacks, these muffins are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups Canned Pumpkin Pie Mix
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Orange Extract
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 cup Pecans

Glaze (Optional)

  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to ensure it’s ready when the batter is prepared.
  2. Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners and set aside to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, caster sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and all the ground spices until well combined.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin pie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, orange extract, and lemon juice together. Stir in the pecans for added texture and flavor.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and gently stir with a spoon until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the muffins tender. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for approximately 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool Muffins: Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then carefully remove muffins from the tin and cool completely on the wire rack.
  9. Prepare Optional Glaze: In the microwave, heat the caramel sauce and butter together in short increments, stirring until smooth and desired consistency is achieved.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm glaze over the muffins while still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors.

Notes

  • Do not over mix the batter to avoid tough muffins; a few lumps are okay.
  • Use paper liners or grease the muffin tin well for easy removal.
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with seeds if preferred.
  • Caramel glaze is optional but adds a delicious sweetness and moist finish.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These muffins freeze well; thaw before glazing for best results.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin muffins, spiced pumpkin muffins, autumn muffins, pumpkin dessert, pecan muffins, caramel glaze, baked goods, fall recipes

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