Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Perfectly crafted to embody the comforting flavors of fall, these muffins are infused with sweet apple chunks and aromatic cinnamon, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or any snack time. With a crumbly streusel topping that adds texture and richness, these muffins promise to fill your home with an irresistible aroma as they bake. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can enjoy them fresh from the oven or freeze them for later indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- 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 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened; small lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 136mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg