PUMPKIN SURPRISE MUFFINS

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Filled with cream cheese and apricot preserves, these almond-topped pumpkin muffins are absolutely heavenly. -Elizabeth Blondefield, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
7 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 ounces cream cheese, divided into 14 portions
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, melted butter and 3 tablespoons preserves until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Place a portion of cream cheese and about 3/4 teaspoon preserves in each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar., Bake until top springs back when touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Nishika Kumar
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These muffins were delicious! I loved the pumpkin flavor and the moist texture.


Matolong Junior
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I love these muffins! The pumpkin flavor is perfect and the muffins are so moist. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mileon Sandberg
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Errapel's Herbals
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the pumpkin flavor and the moist texture.


Shamser Rana
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These muffins were a nice change from my usual chocolate chip muffins. The pumpkin flavor was subtle but present, and the muffins were very moist.


Shakir Agha
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect fall treat.


Gefen Feiler
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Maricela Dimas
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but these muffins were surprisingly good. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the muffins were very moist.


Andre Anderson
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These muffins are a fall staple in our house. We love the warm pumpkin flavor and the moist crumb.


Aishat Jolaiya
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Not a fan of these muffins. They were too sweet for my taste.


Siboniso Sountsha
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These muffins were a great way to use up some leftover pumpkin puree. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Royabkhan Royabkhan
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I've been making these muffins for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Fernanda Jauregui
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These muffins are delicious! The pumpkin flavor is perfect and the muffins are so moist.


legcheese
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Disappointed. The muffins were dry and bland. I won't be making them again.


Anyla Santiago
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These muffins are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, so I can make them any time of year.


Mohammed Dawd
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I made these muffins for a fall bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the pumpkin flavor and the moist texture.


Aklasmiha Aklas
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These muffins were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


MD Maruf Ridoy1
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I love the pumpkin flavor in these muffins. They're also really moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Pamela Carpenter
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Easy to make and so delicious! I've made these muffins several times now, and they're always a favorite. The pumpkin flavor is subtle but present, and the muffins are perfectly moist. They're great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.


Rakib Kalarab
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These muffins were a delightful surprise! The pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced with the spices, and the crumb was moist and tender. I added a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for a little extra crunch, and they were a hit with my family.


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