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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins From Your Oven Today Recipe

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These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are tender, moist, and bursting with warm cinnamon and fresh apple flavor. Topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel, they make the perfect cozy breakfast treat or snack to enjoy any time of the day.

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 the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners for easy cleanup and perfect muffin shape.
  2. Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Mix wet ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  4. Blend wet and dry. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until the batter is moistened, leaving some lumps for a tender texture.
  5. Fold in apples. Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  6. Prepare streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Fill muffin cups. Divide the batter evenly into the 12 lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  8. Add streusel. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, covering the batter surface.
  9. Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely and maintain their texture.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • The streusel topping adds a delicious crunchy texture; don’t skip it!
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use plant-based butter.

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Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, streusel muffins, easy breakfast muffins, fall baking, homemade muffins

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