Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
If you’re craving a cozy treat that fills your home with the warm scents of fall, try these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. With a tender crumb and a buttery streusel topping, these muffins are reminiscent of freshly baked apple pie, all in a portable form. Ideal for busy mornings or peaceful afternoons with tea, you can easily whip up 12 delightful muffins to share with family or enjoy solo. The best part? They are incredibly simple to make, making them perfect for bakers of any level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 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 the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just moistened; fold in the chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg