Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that brings the essence of fall into your kitchen, look no further than these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and juicy apples, these muffins are soft, fluffy, and topped with a crunchy streusel, making them perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. With just 40 minutes from prep to oven, you can easily whip up a batch of 12 muffins that will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with your morning coffee or tea, and relish the comfort they bring to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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 (about 1 medium apple)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for streusel topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide batter among muffin cups and top with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg