Best 13 Pecan Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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Calling all muffin connoisseurs! Are you searching for a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of Southern comfort? Look no further than these delectable pecan cornmeal muffins! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors as you embark on a culinary journey that blends the nutty sweetness of pecans with the rustic charm of cornmeal. These muffins are not just a breakfast staple - they're an experience that embodies warmth, nostalgia, and a touch of elegance. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of pecan cornmeal muffins that will leave you craving more with every bite!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PECAN CORN MUFFINS



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These dressed-up cornmeal muffins are chock-full of chopped pecans. Served warm with jalapeno pepper jelly, they make a zippy accompaniment to a bowl of chili or a brunch buffet. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
Jalapeno pepper jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm with pepper jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY PECAN SPREAD ON CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6.5-ounce) package cornbread and muffin mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup frozen whole corn kernels, thawed
1 (8-ounce) container strawberry cream cheese (recommended: Philadelphia)
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, butter, and corn kernels. Stir until just combined.
  • Pour equal amounts of mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all spread ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, spread warm muffin with Cherry Pecan Spread.

MOIST CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS



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An adapted recipe that my wife thinks is amazing.

Provided by thompson4808

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup orange juice
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Beat butter, applesauce, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, then stir in sour cream, Greek yogurt, and orange juice until thoroughly combined. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until moistened; fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool muffins in pans for 10 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 193.2 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

PECAN-CORNMEAL BUTTER CAKES



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 12 small cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 ounces unsalted butter, plus extra for pans
1 cup pecans, toasted and cooled
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for berries (optional)
3/8 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
7/8 cup white cornmeal, plus extra for pans
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Berries, for serving
Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small pan, simmer butter over low heat until light brown and toasty, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • In a food processor, rapidly pulse pecans, confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until finely ground.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together. Mix in cornmeal and salt. Mix in pecan-sugar mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites and vanilla together just to combine and whisk into dry ingredients. Whisk in melted butter. Refrigerate batter at least three hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Thickly butter 10 four-inch tartlet pans or a muffin-top tin. Dust well with cornmeal. Fill each a little more than halfway. If you have extra batter, make a second batch.
  • Bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 to 10 minutes in pans, then immediately turn out on a rack. Serve warm, topped with berries (if you like, stir with a little sugar and set aside for a few minutes), ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 426, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 206 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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.

PECAN CORN MUFFINS



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Pecans and brown sugar add a Southern touch of sweetness to these muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for tops
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans, plus 12 halves for garnish
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, plus more for tops

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a muffin tin with oil or shortening, and put in oven to heat for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in cornmeal and chopped pecans.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, milk, yogurt, and butter.
  • Pour egg mixture on top of flour mixture and, using a wooden spoon, combine until flour is moistened, using as few strokes as possible.
  • Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling all the way to the top. Garnish each muffin with a pecan half. Sprinkle with a little brown sugar, and drizzle with a little melted butter.
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, until tops are golden brown.

CRANBERRY-CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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The smell of these fresh-baked muffins, filled with tart-sweet cranberries, will get everyone running to breakfast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour mixture and the cranberries; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg with wire whisk until blended. Beat in milk and oil.
  • Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be thin). Stir in cranberries and pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-PECAN CORN MUFFINS



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I found a low-fat recipe for corn muffins and added cranberries and pecans to make a wonderful new holiday dish. They have just the right flavor for this time of year. -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter., Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD PECOS CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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This is a good muffin to serve with chili. I do not remember the cookbook this came from. It was a library somewhere in rural, Georgia. Possibly, Euchee Creek Library.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 20 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup creamed corn
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon chopped green chili pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Generously grease muffin tins.
  • In a bowl, mix the beaten eggs, sour cream, melted butter, creamed corn, and sugar.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the egg and cream mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in the cheese and chilies.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tins.
  • Bake until the muffins spring back when touched and golden about 15 minutes.

OATMEAL-PECAN MUFFINS



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These oatmeal-pecan muffins are moist, delicious, healthy, and easy. What more could you ask for? These muffins are also a good light breakfast or on-the-go snack. My kids love them. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container.

Provided by kiku

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup pecans, or more to taste
¾ cup applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup real maple syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Spread pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven as it preheats. Watch carefully and cook pecans until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove, and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, combine applesauce, vegetable oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and egg in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add applesauce mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just moistened. Fold in oats, cranberries, and chopped pecans. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Serve warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 124.9 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

PECAN CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Make and share this Pecan Cornmeal Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h3m

Yield 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • You will need two 12-cup muffin pans; line 16 cups with paper liners.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda together.
  • In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar and eggs together until blended.
  • Whisk in the butter, oil, and vanilla until blended; whisk in the buttermilk.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
  • Gently fold in the pecans.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes; then transfer to the rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 256.5, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 4.5

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick

Time 30m

Yield About 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup cornmeal
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons melted butter, plus additional butter for greasing the mold

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add the cornmeal and stir.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add the eggs to the dry mixture, along with the milk, vanilla and melted butter. Beat just until smooth (do not overmix).
  • Grease the mold well, and fill the mold cavities to seven-eighths of capacity with the batter. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned. (The pan has ''feet,'' so it is helpful to set it on a cookie sheet in the oven to avoid tipping.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 102 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PECAN ANADAMA MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Dairy     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Currant     Pecan     Cornmeal     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow corn meal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted lightly
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter twelve 1/3-cup muffin tins.
  • In a bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, currants, and pecans. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, eggs, butter and molasses. Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin tins and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Add a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter for a blueberry pecan cornmeal muffin.
  • For a more nutty flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • These muffins are best served warm, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan cornmeal muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a slightly crunchy exterior and a tender interior. The pecans and cornmeal add a nice nutty flavor and texture, and the buttermilk makes them light and fluffy. These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, and they can also be dressed up with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey for a special occasion.

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