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    Home » Recipes » Cupcakes and Muffins

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    by Jolina | Published: October 9, 2017 | Last Updated: November 29, 2021 | 45 Comments
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    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    Pumpkin pecan muffins are a delicious way to start the day! With bits of crunchy pecans mixed in with the batter and a delightful pecan streusel topping, it’s a pumpkin muffin especially made for a lovely fall morning.

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
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    How to bake pumpkin pecan muffins (photos)
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    More desserts perfect for Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving
    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    Hello everyone! Welcome to my first ever pumpkin recipe on TUB.

    I have a few more pumpkin recipes now (check out my no-bake pumpkin cheesecake — it’s the easiest Thanksgiving dessert ever, or my pumpkin buttermilk pancakes for a special breakfast treat) but this was the recipe that started my obsession with all things pumpkin spice.

    Easy and delicious pumpkin recipe

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    The recipe for these pumpkin muffins came from the basic muffin recipe in the Joy of Cooking (this is an awesome book. Highly recommended).

    I just pimped it out with spices, pumpkin puree and the most delicious pecan streusel topping (more on that later).

    I was very careful not to overdo the spices in this muffin though.

    While I wanted it to taste very…fall-y…I didn’t want the spices to steal the show and overshadow everything else. You can add more if you like it spicier.

    Pecan streusel topping for muffins

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    That topping though. That’s the star of this muffin show.

    It’s not overly sweet, it’s the right amount of sticky and it goes so well with the pumpkin pecan muffin it sits on.

    And you can use it not just on muffins but on cakes and pies too. It will make your baked goods that much better.

    How to bake pumpkin pecan muffins (photos)

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    So how do you make these pumpkin pecan crumble muffins?

    1. COMBINE INGREDIENTS FOR PECAN STREUSEL TOPPING. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for your pecan streusel topping until clumpy: rolled oats, brown sugar, melted butter, chopped pecans, salt and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe

    2. PREP MUFFIN PAN. When that’s done, preheat your oven to 400F. Prep a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners (this recipe makes 12 muffins).

    3. MIX YOUR DRY INGREDIENTS. In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and ground allspice until fully combined.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe

    4. MIX YOUR WET INGREDIENTS. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until smooth and thoroughly incorporated. Stir in pecans.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe

    5. COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS. Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture and mix by hand until just combined. Once you see the dry ingredients are moistened and no big patches of flour remain you’re good. This should not take more than 20 seconds. Your batter will be lumpy and not smooth.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe

    6. TRANSFER TO PREPARED PAN. Evenly divide the batter into your muffin cups. Fill at least ⅔ full or almost to the rim. Sprinkle about a heaping tablespoon of your prepared streusel topping on each muffin.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe

    7. BAKE UNTIL READY. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin (or muffins) comes out with minimal crumbs.

    8. COOL AND ENJOY! Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan (2-3 minutes). Best served warm.

    How to make rounded, sturdy muffins

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    My main challenge when baking muffins is how to get those nice rounded tops.

    I’ve had many a muffin sink to the very centre of the earth. We still ate them; they just looked very sad.

    I learned that the key is not to over mix the batter. If you’ve been mixing for 30 seconds, you’ve done it too long.

    You’re not looking for a smooth batter but a really lumpy one so that when you scoop it onto your muffin liners they plop onto the liners like a blob and don’t flow like cake batters usually do.

    I hope you enjoy these pumpkin pecan muffins. Especially the pecan streusel topping. They are delicious.

    And guess what, this is super quick to whip up and is great for Thanksgiving morning!

    More desserts perfect for Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving

    Are you hosting Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or any kind of get-together this season? Here are other fantastic desserts that are impressive as they are delicious (and just between the two us, they are so easy to make too).

    Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
    Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
    Easy Eggless Tiramisu (with step—by-step video)
    Eggless Tiramisu
    Chocolate Chiffon Cake Recipe
    Chocolate Chiffon Cake
    Apple Crumble Bars
    Apple Crumble Bars
    • Pecan pie cheesecake bars — your favourite pecan pie in cheesecake form.
    • Looking for something with a little buzz? This eggless tiramisu is for you. No need to bake too!
    • Wow everyone with this chocolate chiffon cake with whipped cream frosting. It’s light as air and so chocolatey!
    • If apples are more your thing, these apple crumble bars will not disappoint.
    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping

    Author: Jolina
    Pumpkin pecan muffins are a delicious way to start the day! Bits of crunchy pecans in the batter, a delightful pecan streusel topping. It’s a muffin especially made for a lovely fall morning.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 383 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Pecan Streusel Topping:

    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
    • ½ cup roughly chopped pecans
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

    For the Pumpkin Pecan Muffins:

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • ½ tsp ground allspice
    • 2 pcs large eggs room temperature
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree I used canned
    • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for your pecan streusel topping until clumpy. Set aside.
      How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    • Preheat your oven to 400F. Prep a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners.
    • In large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger and ½ teaspoon allspice until fully combined.
      How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    • In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup pumpkin puree until smooth and thoroughly incorporated. Stir in a cup of pecans.
      How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    • Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture and mix by hand until just combined. Once you see the dry ingredients are moistened and no big patches of flour remain you’re good. This should not take more than 20 seconds. Your batter will be lumpy and not smooth.
      How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    • Evenly divide the batter into your muffin cups. Fill at least ⅔ full or almost to the rim. Sprinkle about a heaping tablespoon of your prepared topping on each muffin. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin (or muffins) comes out with minimal crumbs.
      How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Recipe
    • Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan (2-3 minutes). Best served warm.

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    Notes

    See post for complete step-by-step photos and muffin baking tips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 3570IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

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    Happy baking!

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    Comments

    1. Mike

      October 16, 2017 at 10:13 am

      This recipe looks so yummy – perfect for Thanksgiving morning indeed!

      Reply
    2. Sajad Ahmad Mir

      October 14, 2017 at 2:38 am

      I will definitely try this recipe as my family love pumpkin dishes, so I will try to make this dish s well when I will get time.

      Reply
    3. Ant

      October 14, 2017 at 2:07 am

      I look forward to making these next weekend. Love the topping too. Didn’t realize you had to do that with the butter.

      Reply
    4. Brianne

      October 13, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      These look and sound SO good! And so perfect for fall. I’ve been in the baking mood lately, I may need to give them a try!

      Reply
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