Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Unleash the warmth of autumn with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy snack. Each muffin boasts a tender crumb infused with sweet apple chunks and aromatic cinnamon, topped with a crunchy streusel that adds an irresistible texture. Easy to make and enjoyable fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet moment at home, this recipe captures the essence of fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened; it's okay if there are lumps.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg