Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
If you’re ready to embrace the cozy vibes of fall, these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are just what you need! With their delightful blend of warm cinnamon and sweet baked apples, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as a charming dessert for family gatherings. Their easy preparation makes them a go-to treat for novice bakers and busy families alike. Enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as these muffins bake to golden perfection!
- 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)
- For the streusel topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chopped apples carefully.
- 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 cups and sprinkle with streusel topping generously.
- Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg