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Sep 16, 2017 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: May 10, 2020

Simply Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

Name: Simply Perfect Pumpkin Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 cups white granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (or canola, sunflower oil etc.); 1 3/4 cups pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. baking soda

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5 from 40 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

The recipe for these Simply Perfect Pumpkin Muffins has been my go-to classic pumpkin muffin recipe for years. Lovely and moist, perfectly domed and with a lightly crispy top, they are my idea of the perfect pumpkin muffin.

When it comes to pumpkin muffins, I'm a purist. My go-to pumpkin muffin recipe for years has been these Simply Perfect Pumpkin Muffins. They are what I crave when the weather cools. Slightly warm. With butter. And a cup of tea.

So what makes this muffin simply perfect? It's perfectly pumpkin, but simply spiced (just a good spoonful of cinnamon), so no worry about different tastes in spices or spice levels. It's lovely and moist, but not greasy like some pumpkin muffins. It has a lovely light texture. It's perfectly domed, so it's always pretty (and pretty counts!). And finally, it has a lovely, lightly crispy top when enjoyed freshly baked. Perfect for pulling of pieces to enjoy.

Tried, tested and reliable, this is a great recipe to enjoy at home, or since it makes a large batch, to make for bake sales or to have lots to share with friends, family and/or neighbours :)

Cook's Notes for Simply Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe makes a large batch. 18 muffins, to be exact. While I have never tried a half recipe, I suspect you could do so without problem. What I do though is bake the big batch and freeze some and gift some. A good pumpkin muffin in the Fall makes a great gift ;)

As mentioned, these muffins freeze beautifully!

As also mentioned, the yield of 18 muffins may be tricky for some. I use three 6-cup muffin tins that just barely fit side-by-side one one rack in my oven. A 12 and a 6 would also work, of course. If you need to bake two batches using a 12 cup muffin tin, be sure to fill the empty muffin cups half full with water before putting in the oven, to ensure even baking.

I especially love these muffins freshly baked, when they have a lightly crispy top. While the crispy top diminishes as they sit, the muffin itself is still lovely and moist and every bit as enjoyable.

When filling the muffin cups/liners, you'll be filling them to almost the top of the liner, leaving just a bit of the liner exposed. If you divide the batter evenly between 18 muffin liners, you'll have the perfect size.

Be sure to spray/grease the top of your muffin tin before lining and adding batter, so these large muffins release easily.

I always line the muffins cups with muffin liners, but if you don't have any, as there is a good amount of oil in these, you probably could bake without paper lines without problem. Just allow to cool in the pan a little more before removing.

If you're a raisin in pumpkin muffins fan, feel free to stir in some plumped raisins (see below!) before adding the batter to the tins.

How to Plump Raisins

When adding raisins to baking, it's always nice to plump the raisins before adding. The process of plumping simply returns some moisture to the dried fruit and makes them especially pleasant and soft. To plump raisins, simply soak in very hot tap water for about 15 minutes, then drain and dry well between a couple of sheets of paper towel. If you'd like to infuse flavour while plumping your raisins, add a bit of alcohol or liqueur to the soaking water.

More Pumpkin Recipes

Love baking with pumpkin? Me, too! Here are a few more of pumpkin recipes from the Seasons and Suppers archives ...

Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Biscotti
Pumpkin Spice Bagels