Extra-Large Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Pumpkin Muffin Tales from a Fair Champion
Ever wanted to win a ribbon at the local community fair? Here's an epic recipe that once claimed victory at Unionville, PA's annual fair. Let's give it a shot!
- Yield: 6 Jumbo Muffins
- Difficulty: Medium
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Active Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (14)
- 1 3/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup yellow raisins (optional)
Let's Roll!
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Butter and flour a 6-cup jumbo muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and water. Add to the flour mixture and mix until combined. Stir in the raisins (if using). Divide the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake the muffins in the center of the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Move the muffins to a rack and let them cool completely.
Was the recipe a Show-Stopper in the community fair? Based on the tasty outcome, it sure seems worthy of first place. Now, bring a touch of fair magic to your kitchen and bake these spectacular muffins!
Pro Tips:
- Opt for fresh ingredients and aromatic spices for an unbeatable flavor.
- A streusel topping or glaze can add a delightful finishing touch. Happy baking and let the golden ribbons roll in!
- If you'd like to submit your own recipe to the local community fair, consider adapting this nutritious Pumpkin Muffin recipe that was a winner at Unionville, PA's annual fair.
- While following the recipe, remember the importance of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, which play a key role in the muffins' unbeatable flavor.
- To add a delightful finishing touch, consider exploring categories such as streusel toppings or glazes, which could potentially earn your muffins the golden ribbon of first place.
