Pumpkin Muffin Pecan Pie Cups (Printable)
Pumpkin muffins with pecan topping baked in cups, featuring warm spices and a sweet nutty finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Muffin Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Pecan Pie Topping
14 - 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
15 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
16 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 large egg
19 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
20 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin or lightly grease the cups.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, light brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Gently stir wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Evenly distribute the pumpkin batter among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
06 - In a medium bowl, mix chopped pecans, light brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated.
07 - Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of pecan topping onto each muffin, gently spreading to cover the surface.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin portion comes out clean. Avoid testing through the pecan topping.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect blend of pumpkin muffin and pecan pie flavors
- Ideal for cozy autumn gatherings
02 -
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred
- These muffin pie cups contain wheat, eggs, tree nuts, and dairy
03 -
- Add a pinch of orange zest to the muffin batter for extra flavor
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat