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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe

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These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh apple flavor, complemented by a sweet, crumbly cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they combine warm spices and fresh fruit with a delightful crunchy finish.

Ingredients

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Muffin Ingredients

  • 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, at room temperature
  • ½ cup milk, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in ¼ cup very cold unsalted butter using your fingertips or a pastry blender until a coarse, crumbly mixture forms. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Apples and Preheat Oven: Peel, core, and finely dice 1 cup of apples. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Combine Dry Muffin Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Combine Wet Muffin Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 large room temperature egg, ½ cup room temperature milk, ¼ cup melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until just combined and smooth.
  5. Mix Batter and Fold in Apples: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just moistened. Carefully fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed. Do not overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  6. Assemble and Bake Muffins: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full. Generously sprinkle the prepared cinnamon streusel topping over each muffin. Bake in the 400°F (200°C) oven for 5 minutes, then without opening the door, reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Make sure the apple pieces are finely diced to ensure even distribution and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
  • The two-step baking method helps the muffins rise quickly and then bake evenly.
  • You can substitute the apples with pears or berries if desired.
  • Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth batter and better rise.

Keywords: apple muffins, cinnamon streusel muffins, breakfast muffins, fall baking, homemade muffins, apple cinnamon, streusel topping

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