Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. They are like apple crumble or apple pie in a perfectly portable muffin form, topped with a delicious crumb topping.
Ingredients
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- For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt for the muffins.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel topping.
- Ensure your apples are firm and hold their shape when baked, like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg