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Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet apples and warm cinnamon in these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Featuring a moist crumb topped with a crunchy streusel, these muffins are an ideal treat for breakfast or snack time, bursting with fresh apple chunks and a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 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)

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended, creating a smooth wet mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until moistened; some lumps are fine. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
  5. Add Apples: Gently fold in the chopped apples to distribute them evenly without crushing.
  6. Prepare 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, creating a crunchy topping.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  8. Add Streusel: Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping over each muffin for a sweet and crunchy finish.
  9. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  10. Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess and helps set the crumb.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor or sweet apples like Fuji for a milder taste.
  • Ensure the butter for the streusel topping is cold to achieve the desired crumbly texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel for extra crunch.

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