Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with a buttery crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
For the Streusel Topping
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
Making the Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.