Print

Warm Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: 12 Comforting Bites

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Print Recipe

These Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are like a warm hug in muffin form. They capture the cozy flavors of fall, tasting like your favorite apple crumble or pie, complete with a delicious crumb topping. Perfect for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 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 brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

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, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  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, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with your fingers 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 the batter in each muffin cup.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick 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 tender apple variety like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
  • Ensure your buttermilk is at room temperature for better batter consistency.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep your muffins tender.
  • The streusel topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://sundayflavor.com/apple-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe/