Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Unleash your inner baker with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, perfect for any time of day! Bursting with the comforting flavors of fresh apples and warm cinnamon, each muffin is topped with a crumbly streusel that adds just the right amount of sweetness and texture. These muffins are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite nuts or additional fruits. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, they capture the essence of fall in every bite. Enjoy them warm from the oven or pack them for lunch; these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 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)
- 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, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened.
- Fold in chopped apples gently.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter among prepared muffin cups and top each with the streusel mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg