Maple Pumpkin Muffins

What is the perfect pairing for pumpkin? Maple! These Maple Pumpkin Muffins capture the essence of fall – complete with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger (courtesy of Member’s Mark™ Pumpkin Spice Seasoning)!

Tips for Baking the Perfect Muffins

Here are some tried-and-true tips for baking perfect muffins — light, fluffy, and evenly domed every time:

Mixing & Batter Tips

1. Don’t over mix!

   • Stir wet and dry ingredients together just until combined. A few small lumps are fine — overmixing develops gluten and makes muffins dense and tough.

2. Use room temperature ingredients.

   • Eggs, milk, and butter blend better when not cold, leading to a smoother batter and more even rise.

3. Measure flour correctly.

   • Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off — don’t scoop directly from the bag, or you’ll pack too much in and get dry muffins.

4. Add mix-ins gently.

   • Fold in berries, nuts, or chocolate chips at the very end to prevent crushing or streaking.

Baking & Temperature

5. Start hot, then lower the temperature.

   • For tall, domed muffins: start at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for the remaining time. The initial burst of heat helps them rise beautifully.

6. Don’t overbake.

   • Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. Overbaking = dry muffins.

7. Avoid opening the oven door early.

   • This can cause muffins to collapse before they’re set. Wait until at least ¾ of the bake time has passed.

Texture & Flavor Enhancers

8. Use buttermilk or yogurt for moisture.

   • Their acidity keeps muffins tender and adds a subtle tang.

9. Add a little fat.

   • Even if the recipe calls for oil, replacing a tablespoon or two with melted butter improves flavor.

10. Sprinkle something on top.

• Coarse sugar, streusel, oats, or nuts add crunch and make your muffins look bakery-style.

Storage & Serving

11. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes only.

• Then move muffins to a wire rack — leaving them in the pan too long can make them soggy.

12. Store properly.

• Keep in an airtight container lined with a paper towel at room temp for 2–3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Maple Pumpkin Muffins

What is the perfect pairing for pumpkin? Maple! These Maple Pumpkin Muffins capture the essence of fall - complete with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger (courtesy of Member's Mark™ Pumpkin Spice Seasoning)!

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup Butter melted
• 2 large Eggs
• ¾ cup Member's Mark™ Organic Maple Syrup
• ¼ cup Whole milk
• 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1¾ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• ½ tsp Baking soda
• ½ tsp Salt
• 3 tsp Member's Mark™ Pumpkin Spice Seasoning

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, butter, eggs, maple syrup, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
• In a separate large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, salt, and Member's Mark™ Pumpkin Spice Seasoning. Stir to combine.
• Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin tin.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center of one muffin comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: fall, maple, muffins, pumpkin, pumpkin spice