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Apple Cinnamon Muffins: The Ultimate Recipe for a Perfect Treat

The best Apple Cinnamon Muffins you'll ever bake! This easy recipe delivers incredibly moist, fluffy muffins packed with fresh apples and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For the Muffins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk at room temperature
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (about 1.5 cups)

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Streusel and Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup flour. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Place in the refrigerator to stay cold.
Make the Muffin Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and milk.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the diced apples.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. The cups will be very full.
  2. Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly over the batter in each cup.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue to bake for another 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalProtein: 4gFat: 13gFiber: 2g

Notes

Choosing Apples: Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala for the best texture.
Do Not Overmix: Mix the batter only until the ingredients are just combined. A few lumps are okay and will result in a more tender muffin.
Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keyword apple cinnamon muffins,apple streusel muffins,moist apple muffins

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