Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. These delightful treats are incredibly easy to prepare and promise to fill your home with inviting aromas that evoke the essence of a warm apple pie. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. With a tender muffin base studded with juicy apples and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, each bite offers a comforting taste that warms the soul. Bake a batch today and enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just moistened; fold in chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide batter into lined muffin cups and top with streusel mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg