Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
These delightful muffins are infused with the warm flavors of apple and cinnamon, topped with a crunchy streusel, making them perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
Streusel Topping
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until moistened; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Divide the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over the top of each muffin.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or a low-temperature oven when ready to enjoy.