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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: 10 Steps

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
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Enjoy the comforting taste of fall with these delicious Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. They’re like apple pie or apple crumble in a perfectly portioned muffin, complete with a delightful crumb topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use a firm apple variety like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala.
  • Ensure your butter for the streusel topping is cold to achieve the best crumb texture.
  • You can add a pinch of ground cloves to the muffin batter for an extra layer of fall flavor.

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