Pumpkin Strudel Recipes

STREUSEL PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the pumpkin, buttermilk, eggs, molasses and orange zest. In a second bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture just until blended. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

PUMPKIN APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or use paper liners.
• In a large bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stirring just to moisten. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffin batter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

PUMPKIN MUFFINS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
• Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk pumpkin puree, 1 cup brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate large bowl. Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture; mix well. Fold in raisins.
• Beat 1/4 cup brown sugar with butter in a bowl until creamy and smooth. Whisk 2 tablespoons oats and 2 tablespoons flour, using a fork, into sugar-butter mixture until streusel topping is crumbly.
• Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle each muffin with streusel topping.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.

MOM'S PUMPKIN STRUDEL

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For filling, in a small bowl combine pumpkin, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside. Place 2 sheets of phyllo on top of one another. Brush top sheet with some of the butter (keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from becoming brittle). In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and 4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle a generous two tablespoons of cinnamon-sugar over the brushed phyllo. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the pecans. Place a slice of cream cheese about 2 inches from end of dough strip. Spoon a well rounded tablespoon of pumpkin mixture on top of the cream cheese. To shape, fold bottom edge of phyllo up and over the filling. Fold in sides and roll up to encase filling. Place on baking sheet seam side down. Brush with some of the melted butter and sprinkle with some cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat using 2 sheets at a time until all 12 sheets are used. Bake at 350 degrees till phyllo is golden brown Serve with whipped cream.

PUMPKIN & PECAN STRUDEL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the pumpkin or squash with the oil on a baking tray. Bake for 45 mins until really tender, then leave to cool.
• Tip the pumpkin into a food processor, whizz until smooth, then tip into a bowl. Add the sugar, almonds, breadcrumbs, egg and spices, and mix well. This can be done up to 2 days ahead.
• Lower oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Layer the pastry sheets on top of each other, brushing some melted butter and a sprinkling of sugar and chopped pecans between each sheet. Spoon the pumpkin filling along one long edge of the pastry in a long log shape, leaving a 2.5cm gap at either end. Turn up the ends, then carefully roll up the strudel and brush the edge with egg to seal.
• Transfer to a baking tray, sealed-side down. Brush with the reserved egg, drizzle over any leftover butter and sprinkle with the reserved pecans and extra sugar. Bake for 40 mins until golden and crisp. Leave to stand for 10 mins before slicing, then serve with maple syrup and cream or custard, if you like.