Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Delight in these warm, comforting Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, perfect for breakfast or dessert, with juicy apples and sweet cinnamon in a soft muffin base topped with a crumbly streusel.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Muffin Base
- 190 g all-purpose flour For the muffin base
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 7 g baking powder Approximately 1 ½ teaspoons
- 1 g ground cinnamon Approximately ½ teaspoon
- 1 g salt Approximately ¼ teaspoon
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml milk Approximately ½ cup
- 60 g unsalted butter, melted For the muffin base
- 5 ml vanilla extract Approximately 1 teaspoon
- 150 g medium apple, chopped Approximately 1 cup
Streusel Topping
- 65 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g packed light brown sugar
- 1 g ground cinnamon Approximately ¼ teaspoon
- 60 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just moistened; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples carefully.
Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
- Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them to the top.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are best served warm. Add powdered sugar for presentation or serve with ice cream for dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later.