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Unleash 12 Divine Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins From Your Oven Today

Unleash 12 Divine Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins From Your Oven Today
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These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat combining tender apple-infused cake with a crumbly, buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this easy-to-follow recipe yields 12 moist and fragrant muffins bursting with warm cinnamon and fresh apple flavors.

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: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are fine as they keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add Apples: Fold the chopped apples gently into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without breaking them down.
  6. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs resembling small pebbles.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Add Streusel: Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over each muffin to create a sweet, crunchy crust after baking.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to retain their texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender and light.
  • Make sure the butter for streusel is very cold to achieve crumbly texture.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat muffins in a microwave or oven for a few seconds before serving for a fresh-baked feel.

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