Best 8 Pecan Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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Craving a delightful and wholesome treat? Look no further than these delectable Pecan Cornmeal Muffins! These gems are a harmonious blend of nutty pecans, earthy cornmeal, and a symphony of warm spices, all enveloped in a tender, golden-brown muffin. Each bite promises a textural delight, with a crisp exterior yielding to a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a midday snack, these muffins are a versatile delight that will tantalize your taste buds. With two variations – classic and gluten-free – this recipe caters to various dietary needs, ensuring everyone can indulge in this culinary delight. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will fill your kitchen with enticing aromas and your heart with joy.

**Classic Pecan Cornmeal Muffins**: This original recipe yields a dozen classic Pecan Cornmeal Muffins, each bursting with flavor. The combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal creates a delightful balance of textures, while the addition of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice infuses each muffin with a warm, inviting aroma that will make your kitchen smell heavenly.

**Gluten-Free Pecan Cornmeal Muffins**: For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this variation offers a delectable gluten-free alternative. Using a combination of gluten-free flour and cornmeal, these muffins are just as tender and flavorful as their classic counterparts. The gluten-free flour blend ensures that these muffins are light and airy, while the cornmeal adds a distinct texture and nutty flavor. Rest assured, these gluten-free muffins will satisfy your cravings without compromising taste or texture.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PECAN CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pecan halves, plus 10 for garnish
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for tops
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for tops
Vegetable cooking spray, for muffin tins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool briefly, then coarsely chop and set aside. Place muffin tins in oven to heat for 10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in cornmeal and reserved chopped pecans. In a second bowl, combine egg, milk, yogurt, and butter. Pour egg mixture over flour mixture, and stir until flour is moistened, using a wooden spoon and as few strokes as possible.
  • Remove tins from oven, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling all the way to the top. Top each muffin with a pecan half. Sprinkle with a little brown sugar, and drizzle with melted butter. Bake until tops are golden brown and a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

UNBELIEVABLY MOIST CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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From a Gay Lea recipe flyer. Definitely not a low fat recipe. Tried numerous recipes previously with mixed results (too dry, too crumbly), but these are always mmmm....perfect! Enjoy with soup, salad, chili. Add grated cheese if you wish. Can be frozen.

Provided by fluffystew

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups gay lea sour cream (light)
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or put muffin cups into a 12-muffin pan. (or use a 9-inch square baking pan).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, sour cream and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
  • Put into muffin cups or baking pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3.9

CINNAMON-PECAN MUFFINS



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Moist, delicious cinnamon muffins with pecans. What more could you ask for?

Provided by Mamachef

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, vegetable oil, and egg in a separate bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly blended. Pour into flour mixture and mix until moist; do not overmix. Fold in pecans and transfer about 2/3 cup batter to each prepared muffin cup.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  • While muffins are baking, mix pecans, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl. Remove muffins from the oven, top with pecan-butter mixture, and return to the oven. Bake until muffins are golden and tops spring back when lightly pressed, 7 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

EASY HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Quick and easy! Most ingredients are already in the pantry!

Provided by Monica Inthathirath

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • Mix milk and cornmeal in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Mix in flour, oil, white sugar, brown sugar, honey, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Mix butter, cinnamon, and honey together in a bowl. Serve honey butter with muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 354 mg, Sugar 17 g

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SWEET CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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My husband, Axtell, was a fan of the cornmeal muffins from a restaurant we visited. I found a similar recipe and cut it down to serve two. These muffins are his favorite.-Marie Kramer, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 egg, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, egg, and milk. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir in sugar mixture just until moistened. , Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Corn bread is very popular in this part of the country as a complement to soup. These muffins are really easy to make and have good texture and flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream-style corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Add the remaining ingredients; stir just until blended. Spoon into greased muffin cups. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

SWEET CORN MUFFINS



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I love to make cornbread and corn muffins, but often the results are not moist or sweet enough for my taste. So I experimented until I came up with these light, pleasantly sweet muffins. They ended up winning a blue ribbon at our county fair. —Patty Bourne, Owings, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup 2% milk, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add eggs, shortening and 1/2 cup of milk; beat for 1 minute. Add remaining milk; beat just until blended. Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until muffins test done, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
  • Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, to enhance their flavor and aroma.
  • Use fine cornmeal for a smooth texture in the muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the muffins warm with butter, honey, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

These pecan cornmeal muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their nutty flavor and moist texture, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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