Description
Experience unparalleled warmth and comfort with these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. A delightful blend of sweet apples and spicy cinnamon in a moist, tender muffin, topped with a glorious buttery, crunchy streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces). Work the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips or a pastry blender until a crumbly mixture forms. Set aside, or refrigerate to keep cold.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease and flour the wells. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly), ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg (at room temperature), and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Gently stir in ½ cup milk (at room temperature) until just combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Using a large spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold until no streaks of dry flour remain. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable. Gently fold in 1 cup of finely diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Carefully divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full. Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over the top of each muffin. Gently pat it down slightly to adhere. Place the muffin tin into your preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for an initial 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown on top and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If opting for glaze, ensure muffins are completely cool. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons milk/cream until a pourable yet thick consistency is reached. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cooled muffins and allow it to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze muffins in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg