Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
For the Streusel Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Fold in the Apples:
Gently fold the chopped apples into the muffin batter.
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Fill the Muffin Pan:
Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full.
Add the Streusel Topping:
Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping over each muffin.
Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Apple Tip: Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji for the best results.
Mixing Tip: Do not overmix the batter; overmixing will lead to tough muffins. Stir gently until the ingredients are just combined.
Storage Tip: Muffins stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing Tip: To freeze, let the muffins cool completely, then wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
