Description
These Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful breakfast or snack option featuring tender, moist muffins packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon spice. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and a sweet vanilla glaze, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that are simple to prepare and bake.
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.
- 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 until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs, then mix in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently mix until just combined — be careful not to overmix. Fold in the 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In another bowl, use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and sandy in texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Streusel: Evenly divide the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin cup.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Use peeled apples to avoid excess moisture and prevent soggy muffins.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and cinnamon flavor contrast; use cold butter to achieve the best texture.
- The glaze is optional but adds a sweet, shiny finish that enhances the flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
