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Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins

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These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day. #pumpkinmuffins #fallrecipe #muffinrecipeThe start of pumpkin season on our farm means one thing…..my favorite season has arrived! The change in the weather and the beautiful fall foliage are a few things that makes this season so special to me. Another part of the fall season that I love so much is the comfort foods and fall baking that is in store. Oh the possibilities! There is something about the cool, crispness in the air that makes me want to bake and cook foods that are comforting.

My daughter loves pumpkin desserts. During this time of year, she can never get enough of anything pumpkin (especially pumpkin pie). These simple Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins are the perfect snack for anytime of the day. They speak fall! A delicious pumpkin batter, laced with the traditional pumpkin flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, is mixed with a generous helping of crunchy pecans. Top these babies off with a nice crunchy streusel topping and you have a perfect fall muffin.

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch  Muffins Recipe Tips & Instructions

Muffins of any variety are they perfect baking option! I love to make them because they are quick and easy to whip together. These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins are no exception. As always, I begin by mixing the dry ingredients and pecans together in a mixing bowl.

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.Pumpkin takes center stage for the base of these muffins – hence their name Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins. I add a generous portion of pumpkin to give them a delicious pumpkin flavor. You can use canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin that you prepare yourself. Both options are perfectly fine! I add the pumpkin along with the wet ingredients. Mix only until the dry and wet ingredients are incorporated.

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.Before I pop them in the oven, I made this crunchy pecan streusel topping to heap on the top of each muffins. The topping gives each muffin a sweet extra crunch.

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.

Must-Have Recipe Resources

These items are helpful to have in your kitchen when preparing these easy pumpkin muffins.

Muffin Tin

Mixing Bowls

Spatula

Mixer

Serving Tray



Have you fully embraced the fact that fall is finally here? I know, it is hard to say goodbye to summer. But very easy to say hello to these flavorful muffins. What are your favorite fall baked goods?

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day. #pumpkinmuffins #pumpkinrecipe

Happy fall!

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These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day. #pumpkinmuffins #pumpkinrecipe

These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
These Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins combine a delicious pumpkin muffin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. These pumpkin muffins are the perfect snack for any time of the day.

Ingredients

  • Muffins
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Crunchy Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 -5 tablespoons cold butter cube

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients and pecans together in medium mixing bowl.
  4. Make a well in center of the dry ingredients. Add pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, vanilla and melted butter.
  5. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until incorporated.
  6. Using a ice cream scoop, fill each muffin tin 3/4 full.
  7. Prepare Streusel Topping: Combine flour, pecans, sugar, brown sugar,  and cinnamon. Stir and then add in cold butter. Use a fork or pastry blender to mash until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  8.  Sprinkle streusel on top of each muffin. Bake for about 18 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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