Description
These Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful treat combining tender, fluffy muffins with sweet, tart apple chunks and a cinnamon-spiced streusel topping. Finished with a light vanilla glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, ensuring all dry ingredients are evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs, then stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender. Fold in the peeled and chopped apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare streusel topping: In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups and add topping: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze and finish muffins: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- To ensure even baking, chop apples to similar sizes.
- Use cold butter for streusel topping to achieve crumbly texture.
- Don’t overmix muffin batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
- Allow muffins to cool before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more or less milk.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
