Description
These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are like a warm hug on a crisp autumn day. They capture the comforting flavors of apple pie with a delightful crumbly topping, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter in each muffin cup.
- 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 tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use a firm apple variety like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
- Make sure your butter for the streusel is cold; this helps create a crumbly texture.
- You can add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel for extra crunch.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 30-35g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-55g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60-70mg