Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe
If you love warm, cozy baked treats, these Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are perfect. They are soft, moist and full of apple and cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apples peeled
- 1/2 cup milk
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
Prepare Streusel
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
Combine Wet & Dry
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Add Apples
- Fold chopped apples into the batter carefully, ensuring even distribution. Batter should remain fluffy.
Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about 2/3 full. This ensures muffins rise properly.
Add Streusel
- Sprinkle prepared streusel evenly over each muffin for a crunchy, sweet topping.
Bake Muffins
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Muffins should be golden brown.
Cool and Serve
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top after baking for extra sweetness.
- Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.