Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Fill muffin liners about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
(per muffin)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 140mg
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender
- Sweet and flavorful
- Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
- Studded with fresh blueberries
User Comments:
- "These muffins are absolutely delicious! They're so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the blueberries."
- "I love how easy these muffins are to make. They're perfect for a quick and tasty breakfast or snack."
- "These muffins are the epitome of fall baking. The spices and blueberries make them a warm and comforting treat."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
- If you don't have muffin liners, you can grease the muffin pan with butter or cooking spray.
- For a sweeter muffin, substitute 1 cup of chocolate chips for the blueberries.
