Pumpkin mini Muffins -

Pumpkin mini muffins are an easy fall recipe made with pumpkin purée and plenty of warm spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice give these little muffins their pumpkin spice flavour, while pumpkin keeps them soft and moist.

Their mini size makes them a handy quick snack, and the recipe is a good way to use homemade pumpkin purée during pumpkin season.

Pumpkin Mini Muffins Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
3/4 tsp allspice
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup pumpkin purée

Homemade pumpkin purée works perfectly in this recipe. If you have pumpkins from the garden, you can [make your own pumpkin purée] and freeze it in measured portions for baking later.

How to Make Pumpkin Mini Muffins

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice. Set the flour mixture aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, melted butter and beaten egg.

Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

Divide the muffin batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.

Bake for 12–14 minutes.

Allow the muffins to cool before serving.

Baking With Pumpkin

Pumpkin works well in everything from muffins and breads to cakes, cookies and desserts. Its mild flavour pairs particularly well with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice, which is why those warm fall spices turn up in so many pumpkin recipes.

If you want to start with pumpkins from the garden, you can also find our [guide to growing pumpkins here].

How to Store Pumpkin Mini Muffins

Once completely cooled, store the mini pumpkin muffins in an airtight container.

For longer storage, the muffins can also be frozen. Place the cooled muffins in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and freeze until needed. Their small size makes it easy to take out only a few at a time for a quick snack.