Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Welcome the cozy vibes of fall into your kitchen with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Bursting with tender apples and topped with a crunchy streusel, these muffins are a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors that evoke the warmth of home. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or family gatherings, they come together effortlessly in just about 40 minutes. Whip up a batch to fill your home with their irresistible aroma and create cherished moments around the table.
- 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 (for streusel, cold and cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until mixed.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter into cups and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg