Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Servings 12
The best pumpkin spice muffins are made from scratch with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Crunchy pecans are surrounded by a moist batter that creates a dense muffin that's perfect with a cup of hot coffee on a chilly fall day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup shortening
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 Cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F and grease or line a muffin pan.
- Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and pumpkin.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir in the pecans.
- Combine all the ingredients until well incorporated.
- Bake at 350˚ F for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes and then remove from muffin pan.
Notes
Expert Tip: To guarantee that your pumpkin spice muffins have the perfect texture, don't overmix the batter once you've combined the wet and dry ingredients. Over-mixing can lead to tough, dense muffins. Just stir until everything is well incorporated, and then stop.
Freeze: These pumpkin spice muffins are perfect for freezing. Once they have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Thaw: When you're ready to enjoy a muffin, simply take it out of the freezer, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds.
Refrigerate: If you prefer to store your muffins in the fridge, they will keep well for about a week. Just make sure to keep them in an airtight container to maintain their moistness and flavor.
Reheat Instructions: If you've stored your muffins in the fridge, you can reheat them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. They'll taste just as fresh and delicious as when they first came out of the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg