Pumpkin Muffins
Enjoy the flavors of autumn with these fluffy pumpkin muffins, a simple and delicious recipe, perfect for a quick dessert or a savory snack! These pumpkin muffins are ideal to be enjoyed alongside a warm tea or an aromatic coffee. Plus, they are an excellent way to use fresh pumpkin, packed with nutrients. Let's get started!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
- 200 g raw pumpkin (about a quarter of a medium pumpkin)
- 200 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 100 g butter (at room temperature)
- 2 eggs
- 150 g yogurt (preferably natural)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Preparation:
1. Preparing the pumpkin: Start by washing the pumpkin, peeling it, and cutting it into pieces. Use a large grater to grate it, then add 100 g of sugar over the grated pumpkin. Place the mixture in a pan over medium heat and sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the juice evaporates and you achieve a jam-like consistency. Finally, add the cinnamon and vanilla sugar, mix well, and let it cool.
2. Preparing the batter: In a large bowl, beat the soft butter together with the remaining sugar (50 g) until you obtain a fluffy and light cream. This step is essential to ensure an airy texture for the muffins. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Incorporating the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and the cooled pumpkin mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, gently mixing with a spatula. Finally, fold in the yogurt to obtain a creamy and homogeneous batter.
4. Baking the muffins: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C. Prepare a muffin tray with special baking liners. Fill each liner with batter up to 3/4 full to allow the muffins to rise beautifully. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cooling and serving: Once the muffins are baked, let them cool completely in the tray, then transfer them to a cooling rack. You can choose to decorate them with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an elegant look and extra flavor.
Helpful tips:
- To achieve a more intense flavor, you can add chopped nuts or almonds to the batter.
- If you want moister muffins, replace some of the yogurt with banana puree.
- These muffins keep well in an airtight container for a few days, but they are most delicious the day after baking.
Enjoy every bite of these pumpkin muffins, a dessert that brings the warm flavors of autumn! Perfect for a relaxing afternoon or a gathering with friends, these muffins are definitely a treat you don't want to miss. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 200 g flour, 200 g raw pumpkin, 150 g sugar, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 150 g yogurt, 1 packet baking powder, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch of salt
