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Apple Muffins Recipe Cinnamon Streusel Crown 1762488672.3591638

apple muffins recipe Cinnamon Streusel Crown

  • Author: Jusmira Rayne
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This easy apple muffin recipe features a delightful cinnamon streusel topping, combining the comforting flavors of warm cinnamon and sweet apples for a bakery-worthy treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh apples, diced (2 medium, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp best)
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, 0.75 cup milk, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and light yellow.
  4. Combine Batter & Fold in Apples: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until barely combined (a few streaks of flour are fine). Gently fold in the diced apples.
  5. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine 0.5 cup flour, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and use fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups & Top with Streusel: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a generous amount of the streusel mixture over the top of each muffin, pressing lightly.
  7. Bake Until Golden: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Overmixing leads to tough muffins; stir gently until just combined. For dietary variations, consider flax egg for vegan, plant-based milk, or applesauce for oil. Reduce sugar for a lower sugar option. Muffins are excellent for meal prep breakfast.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Pastries
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 320 calories
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: apple muffins, cinnamon streusel, breakfast, brunch, easy, cozy, bakery-worthy, fall, sweet

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