Best 5 Autumn Harvest Muffins Recipes

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Autumn is a time of harvest, and what better way to celebrate the bounty of the season than with a batch of delicious muffins? These Autumn Harvest Muffins are packed with the flavors of fall, from sweet apples and tart cranberries to warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with whole wheat flour and honey, these muffins are also a healthier choice than many other muffin recipes. Best of all, they're easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert.

The article features two variations of the Autumn Harvest Muffin recipe: one with a streusel topping and one with a pecan topping. The streusel topping is made with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter, while the pecan topping is made with chopped pecans and a touch of maple syrup. Both toppings add a delicious crunch and extra flavor to the muffins.

Whether you choose the streusel topping or the pecan topping, you're sure to enjoy these Autumn Harvest Muffins. They're the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy the flavors of fall.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AUTUMN HARVEST MUFFINS



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This recipe is an adaptation from a recipe posted by Teresa Jacobson. I have tweaked and adjusted to create a more robust flavor with a nod to apple pie.

Provided by Raquel Beltz

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c bisquick
2 Tbsp cinnamon (more or less to taste)
1 tsp ginger (more or less to taste)
1 tsp nutmeg (more or less to taste)
1 Tbsp apple pie spice (optional) (more or less to taste)
1/2 c vanilla yogurt
1 tsp apple flavoring
1/2 c ginger ale
1/2 c apple pieces/almond slivers mixed
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2 Tbsp real butter
1/2 tsp apple flavoring
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 c powdered sugar (more or less for consistency)
2 Tbsp half and half (more or less for consistency)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray muffin or mini muffin pans liberally with a butter flavored spray.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine Bisquick, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Add yogurt and stir just until blended. Add ginger ale and stir until well mixed.
  • 3. Fold in mixture of apple pieces and slivered almonds (optional).
  • 4. Scoop heaping spoonfuls into prepared muffin pans (regular or mini). As this is a stiff dough, you can fill a bit fuller than you would normally fill a muffin pan,
  • 5. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
  • 6. While muffins are baking, prepare the icing.
  • 7. Cut 2 tablespoons of room temperature butter into 1 cup of powdered (confectioner's) sugar.
  • 8. Add almond and apple flavoring. Blend well. Add half and half and stir until smooth. (You may need to adjust powdered sugar and/or half and half) Microwave for 10 seconds to create perfect drizzle.
  • 9. Remove muffins from oven. Place on serving tray while still very warm and drizzle with the apple almond icing.
  • 10. Serve while still warm. These are great paired with homemade apple butter. YUMMY!

AUTUMN MUFFINS



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Lots of fruit, lots of spices and lots of goodness. Perfect for cold fall mornings.

Provided by JACLYN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped, peeled apple
½ cup chopped dried figs
¾ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Make a well in the center, and add the melted butter, milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, apple, figs, and hazelnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Cups should be at least 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

CRANBERRY HARVEST MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 18 large muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 extra-large eggs
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup medium-diced Calimyrna figs
3/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir quickly just to combine. Add the cranberries, figs, hazelnuts, and both sugars and stir just to distribute the fruits, nuts, and sugar evenly throughout the batter.
  • Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned on the top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.

GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS



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Delightful apple and carrots muffins with a nutty twist - a perfect dessert ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (2 to 3 medium)
1 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups or grease with shortening. In large bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk and vanilla with wire whisk until well blended. Add flours, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. With spoon, stir in carrots, apple, coconut, raisins and 1/2 cup of the almonds.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds over batter.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from muffin cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

LUNCHBOX HARVEST MUFFINS



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These diminutive muffins make the rotation at least twice a week in my daughter's lunchbox. Although they are filled with plenty of good-for-you ingredients (whole-wheat flour, olive oil, apple and grated vegetables), they are moist and just sweet enough to ensure that they don't end up coming back home, which is the sad fate of many a salami sandwich.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, lunch, quick

Time 35m

Yield About 2 1/2 dozen mini-muffins (or 1 dozen regular muffins)

Number Of Ingredients 13

140 grams (1 1/8 cups) whole-wheat pastry flour
5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
70 grams (1/3 cup) packed dark brown sugar
1 small apple, grated, and juices reserved (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated carrots or butternut squash or parsnips
1/2 cup grated zucchini or beets
55 grams (1/3 cup) raisins
40 grams (1/2 cup) unsweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease mini-muffin tins.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, olive oil, honey, brown sugar, grated apple and juices and grated vegetables.
  • Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the raisins and coconut.
  • Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way up, and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes for mini-muffins and about 20 to 22 minutes for regular muffins. The muffins are finished baking when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Muffins are an excellent way to use up leftover fruits and vegetables from your autumn harvest.
  • Mixing dry and wet ingredients separately and then combining them gently helps to ensure that the muffins are light and fluffy.
  • Filling the muffin cups only 2/3 full helps to prevent them from overflowing in the oven.
  • Baking the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time creates a crispy crust and a moist interior.
  • Allowing the muffins to cool completely before frosting them helps to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Autumn harvest muffins are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the fall season. With their moist texture, sweet flavors, and colorful appearance, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. There are many different variations of autumn harvest muffins that you can make, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your favorite. No matter what combination you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and festive muffins.

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