Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease them well with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients, whisking until the mixture is fully incorporated and glossy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; stop just when the last streaks of flour disappear. Carefully fold in the diced apples. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Place the tin in the center rack of the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. You will know they are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Remove the tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the muffins continue to cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and one tablespoon of milk. If the glaze is too thick, add the remaining milk half a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzling consistency. Once the muffins are completely cool, use a spoon or a small whisk to drizzle the maple glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes