Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the muffin tins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease standard-sized muffin tins.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, pumpkin purée, and melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the pecans and brown sugar, if desired.
- Fill the prepared muffin tins about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the popovers are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the popovers cool in the tins for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 150 per popover
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and fluffy
- Soft and moist
- Sweet and spicy (with the addition of pecans and brown sugar)
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These popovers are simply amazing! They are so light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect."
- "I love the addition of pecans and brown sugar. It gives them a delicious crunch and sweetness."
- "These are the best pumpkin popovers I've ever had. They are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a fancy bakery."
- "My kids love these popovers. They are a great way to get them to eat more vegetables."
- "These popovers are perfect for fall. They are warm, comforting, and full of flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough popovers.
- Be sure to let the popovers cool in the tins for 5 minutes before inverting them. This will help prevent them from deflating.
- Popovers can be made ahead of time and reheated in a warm oven.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or maple syrup.
