Cantaloupe Muffins With Praline Topping Recipe

Name: Cantaloupe Muffins With Praline Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping:; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; Muffins:; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 cup pureed cantaloupe; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely diced cantaloupe; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Servings: persons

Topping:
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Muffins:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup pureed cantaloupe
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely diced cantaloupe
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 10 jumbo muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
2
Mix pecans, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and softened butter together in a bowl until mixture is crumbly.
3
Beat 1 cup white sugar and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat pureed cantaloupe and vanilla extract into sugar mixture.
4
Whisk 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir flour mixture into cantaloupe puree mixture; gently fold in cantaloupe chunks and lemon zest. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle pecan mixture over the top of each muffin. Continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 more minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping:, 3/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cantaloupe Muffins With Praline Topping falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cantaloupe Muffins With Praline Topping

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