Description
These Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. They feature tender, moist muffins loaded with fresh chopped apples and warm cinnamon flavor, topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and a sweet powdered sugar glaze. Simple to prepare with common pantry ingredients, these muffins bake quickly to golden perfection and are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for a comforting baked good.
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 and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to make sure the muffins don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients for batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 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 together the 2 eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples carefully to distribute evenly.
- Prepare streusel topping: In another separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in the 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Then sprinkle an even amount of the prepared streusel topping over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. After baking, let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and drizzle glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 teaspoons milk until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled muffins to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and tender.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweetness and decorative finish.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Store baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
