Orange-Spiced Pumpkin Praline Muffins
Delve into the delightful taste of fall with these Orange-Spiced Pumpkin Praline Muffins. I stumbled upon this gem of a recipe online and was pleasantly surprised. Even my husband, who claims he doesn’t like pumpkin, devoured five in one sitting! These muffins strike the perfect balance between the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, complemented by the zesty hint of orange from the marmalade. Topped with a crunchy pecan praline, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack any time of the day.
18
Servings
N/A
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Light brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
Chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups (toasted, chopped)
Butter
1/2 cup (melted)
Flour
2 cups (all-purpose)
Baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda
1 teaspoon
Ground ginger
1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon
Ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon
Ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon
Cooked pumpkin
1 cup (pureed)
Buttermilk
1/3 cup
Egg
1 large (beaten)
Vegetable oil
1/3 cup
Orange marmalade
4 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin pan or line it with paper muffin cups.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans with 1 cup of light brown sugar and melted butter for the praline topping. Mix well and set aside.
3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Mix until evenly blended and set aside.
4
In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin, buttermilk, vegetable oil, beaten egg, and orange marmalade until well combined.
5
Gently fold the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Top each muffin with the praline mixture, ensuring some pecans are on each muffin.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Orange-Spiced Pumpkin Praline Muffins?
They are a fall-inspired muffin featuring a blend of pumpkin, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, zesty orange marmalade, and a crunchy pecan praline topping.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
How should I prepare the muffin pan?
You should either grease the muffin pan or line it with paper muffin cups.
What ingredients are used for the praline topping?
The praline topping is made from 1 1/2 cups toasted chopped pecans, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter.
How do I mix the praline topping?
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans with the light brown sugar and melted butter, mixing well before setting it aside.
Which dry ingredients are needed for the muffin batter?
The dry ingredients include 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
What wet ingredients are required for this recipe?
The wet ingredients consist of 1 cup pureed cooked pumpkin, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, one large beaten egg, and 4 tablespoons of orange marmalade.
How should I combine the pumpkin mixture with the dry ingredients?
Gently fold the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
When do I add the pecan praline topping?
Top each muffin with the praline mixture before baking, ensuring that some pecans are distributed on every muffin.
How long do these muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
What is the cooling process for these muffins?
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 18 servings.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What gives these muffins their orange flavor?
The orange flavor comes from the addition of 4 tablespoons of orange marmalade.
What kind of pumpkin should I use?
The recipe requires 1 cup of pureed cooked pumpkin.
What type of sugar is best for the topping?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of packed light brown sugar for the praline.
What spices are included in the batter?
The spice blend includes ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Are the pecans toasted?
Yes, the recipe suggests using 1 1/2 cups of toasted, chopped pecans.
What kind of oil is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of vegetable oil.
Does this recipe use buttermilk?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/3 cup of buttermilk to help create a moist texture.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires one large egg, which should be beaten before being added.
What is the food category for this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Quick Bread.
How much baking powder and baking soda are used?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What amount of ginger is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
How much cinnamon is added?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What amount of nutmeg is in the recipe?
There is 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg in the muffin batter.
When is the best time to serve these muffins?
These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack any time of the day.
Why shouldn't I overmix the batter?
Gently folding the ingredients until just combined helps ensure the muffins remain light and fluffy rather than dense.