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Divine Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Divine Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins That Warm Your Soul

Divine Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are easy to make and fill your kitchen with a sweet aroma, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides the structure needed for a perfect muffin base.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens with just the right touch for a comforting flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Works as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Adds extra lift.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses the muffins with warm, cozy spice flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Offers a deeper sweetness.
  • 2 Firm Apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji) Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Hydrates the batter.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup Cold Unsalted Butter (cubed) Gives the topping a rich, crumbly texture.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Helps create the streusel's consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel essence.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a muffin tin by greasing or lining with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and milk until smooth.
  5. Gently combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. For streusel, mix cold butter, flour, and brown sugar until crumbly.
  8. Spoon muffin batter into prepared cups, filling about 2/3 full and adding streusel on top.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are a hug in muffin form. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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