Description
Unleash the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy snack, these muffins are bursting with tender apple pieces and a crunchy streusel topping. Ready in under 40 minutes, they’re not just quick to make; they’re sure to impress at any gathering! Enjoy them warm with butter, paired with coffee, or topped with whipped cream for an indulgent treat. These muffins capture the essence of autumn in every bite, making them a must-try recipe this season.
Ingredients
- 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)
- For the 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just moistened; fold in chopped apples.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter evenly into muffin cups and sprinkle streusel topping on each.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring muffins to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg