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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins From Your Oven Today Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins From Your Oven Today Recipe
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These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat combining tender, tender muffins bursting with fresh apple chunks and a sweet, crumbly cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins offer a comforting blend of warm spices and fresh fruit in every bite.

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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of these ingredients.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until everything is moistened. Avoid overmixing, as a few lumps in the batter are fine and will keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the chopped apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
  6. Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, creating a crumbly topping.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full to allow space for rising.
  8. Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle a generous amount of the prepared streusel topping over each muffin, ensuring every bite will have a sweet, crunchy finish.
  9. Bake Muffins: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  10. Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option, but texture will be denser.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze leftover muffins for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

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