Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe
These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat combining tender, moist muffins infused with warm cinnamon and crunchy apple pieces, topped with a buttery streusel that adds the perfect sweet and crumbly texture. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins are easy to make and sure to satisfy your cinnamon and apple cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (medium dice)
Streusel Topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and then add milk, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender. Fold in the diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix ⅓ cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness in the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter; it should be lumpy for moist muffins.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
- The streusel topping can be prepared ahead and kept chilled until ready to use.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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