Description
Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the perfect cozy treat for any time of day, blending the sweet essence of fresh apples with warm cinnamon spice. These tender muffins feature a delightful crunchy streusel topping that adds a satisfying texture. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, they fill your home with an inviting aroma that makes every moment special. Whip up a batch quickly and enjoy them warm or at room temperature—either way, they are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (for streusel topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in diced apples.
- Make the streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin liners two-thirds full with batter and top with streusel.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean and cool on a rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg