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Easy Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Easy apple cinnamon streusel muffins with homemade streusel topping. Perfect moist muffins loaded with fresh apples and cinnamon spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • pastry blender
  • cutting board
  • small bowl
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled apple

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
  • Make the streusel by combining 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then set aside.
  • Whisk together the 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined; the batter will be thick and a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the chopped apple.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each portion of batter, gently pressing it down slightly so it adheres.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. The batter will be thick and a few lumps are okay.
Keyword apple muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy baking, streusel topping