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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Oh, how nice it smells outside in the fall! It always makes me think of making cookies. Making a warm, soothing dessert is something quite special. I’m so pleased to share one of my favorite fall recipes with you today: these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Imagine taking a bite of something that tastes like a warm apple pie, but is shaped like a muffin!

These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are the perfect example of that. They bring all the wonderful flavors of an apple crumble to your breakfast table. Or, they are a great snack. With every bite, you get soft apples and toasty cinnamon. The streusel topping, which is buttery and crumbly, is just heavenly. It gives it the right texture and added sweetness. Get ready for the best smell to enter your home. Let’s make some magic in the kitchen!

Why You’ll Love These Muffins with Apple and Cinnamon Streusel

Even beginners may make it easily.
Full of soothing, homey flavors.
Has a delicious, buttery streusel on top.

The Irresistible Appeal of Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Just think of how good it would smell in your kitchen. These muffins have a soft crumb that melts in your mouth. In every bite, you’ll encounter soft, sweet apples. On top of that, there comes the streusel that is crispy and buttery. It makes the texture very different. It really is a small slice of heaven in the fall!

Getting Ready to Make Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Let’s get our stuff before we start mixing. Baking is easy when you have the correct tools. You don’t need a lot of fancy things, just a few fundamentals. This will help you bake the greatest Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. It makes sure that the baking goes smoothly.

Pan for 12 muffins
Paper liners
Two big mixing bowls
Whisk
A wooden spoon or a spatula
Fork or pastry blender (for streusel)
Wire rack

The most important things you need to make apple cinnamon streusel muffins

Let’s discuss about the things we need! For me, baking is a lot easier when everything is measured out. It’s like getting ready to succeed. You will need some basic pantry items for these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. The muffins need melted butter. You want the streusel to be cool and sliced into small pieces. This helps make the crumbly texture that we all adore!

1 ½ cups of regular flour
½ cup of sugar
1 ½ tablespoons of baking powder
½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of salt
One big egg
½ cup of milk
¼ cup of melted butter without salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of chopped apples (approximately one medium apple)

For the topping:

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
¼ cup of light brown sugar that has been packed
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
¼ cup of chilled, unsalted butter cut into small pieces

How to Make the Best Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) first. This is necessary for baking evenly. Next, put paper liners in a 12-cup muffin tin. This makes it so much easier to clean up!
Mix your dry ingredients together in a big bowl. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together. Make sure they are blended well.
In a different medium bowl, mix the wet ingredients together. These are the things: the egg, the milk, the melted butter, and the vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is smooth and mixed together.
Now, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ones. Mix until the mixture is just wet. A lot of people make mistakes here! Don’t mix too much; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. We want the muffins to be soft, not harsh.
Next, carefully fold in the apples you chopped. Don’t crush them. You want those nice pieces of apple in your muffins.
Get a small bowl for the streusel topping. Mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together. Now, mix in the chilled butter. You can use your fingers or a pastry blender. Work quickly until the mixture looks like big crumbles.

Put the muffin batter equally into all 12 of the muffin cups. I prefer to use an ice cream scoop for this. It makes them all the same.
Put a lot of streusel topping on top of each muffin. Don’t be shy; that’s what makes them so special.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. You can tell they’re done when a wooden skewer pushed into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes. After that, move them to a wire rack so they can cool all the way down. Have fun with your homemade Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins!

Time and Type

Time to prepare: 20 minutes
Time to cook: 20 minutes
Breakfast, Dessert, and Snack
How to: Baking
American food

Tips from the pros for making great apple cinnamon streusel muffins

Over the years, I’ve picked quite a few tips for making muffins. These small pieces of advice make a tremendous difference. Pick firm apples for the tastiest Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples are great. They keep their shape and taste while baking. Also, don’t mix your batter too much. If you use a light touch, your muffins will stay soft and fluffy. It really changes the game!

Questions that people often ask about Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

People regularly ask me specific questions about my recipes. It helps to clear things up. Here are some questions that people often have regarding how to make these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. I hope these answers give you the confidence you need to bake!

Can I make Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins ahead of time?
Of course! The night before, you can make the batter for the muffins. Put it in an airtight jar in the fridge. Right before baking, add the apples and streusel. This makes Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins that are really fresh in the morning. It’s a terrific way to save time!

What kind of apples are best for making apple cinnamon streusel muffins?
I usually say to use firm apples for these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp are all great options. They keep their shape and feel good. Don’t use apples that are too tender because they can get mushy when you bake them. These muffins taste much better with a nice apple.

How to Store Your Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Proper storing keeps your Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins fresh after they have cooled completely. I always put things in a container that won’t let air in. This keeps them tasty for up to three days. Put them on your counter and let them sit at room temperature. A quick zap in the microwave works wonders if you want to eat them warm later. They taste like they just came out of the oven!

Nutrition Facts for Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

I know a lot of you prefer to keep track of what you eat. Please keep in mind that these are only estimates for the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. The exact quantities can fluctuate depending on the ingredients you use. Different kinds of flour or types of apples might make a difference. This still provides you a solid sense in general.

One muffin is a serving size.

There are 250 calories.
20 grams of sugar
150 milligrams of sodium
10g of fat
6g of saturated fat
3 grams of unsaturated fat
0g of trans fat
35g of carbs
2g of fiber
4 grams of protein
40mg of cholesterol

These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a nice fall treat that will make you feel good. They taste like muffins with a crumb topping that tastes like apple crumble or apple pie.

Tell us about your experience with the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins.

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