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Apple muffins with crispy streusel topping

Delicious Apple Muffins with Crispy Streusel Topping Recipe

Indulge in these delightful apple muffins with crispy streusel topping, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups tart apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Streusel Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Stir in the melted butter until incorporated, then use your fingers to form thick crumbs. Set aside.
Muffin Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425?. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter or nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Turn the mixer down to low, and add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the mixer along with the chopped apples, and switch to a spatula to mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix. The batter will be very thick.
  6. Use a medium cookie scoop to divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Top with the streusel, pressing the crumbs gently into the tops of the muffin batter.
  7. Bake at 425? for 5 minutes, then turn the oven temperature down to 350?, and continue baking for another 12-15 minutes, until the muffin tops are golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven, and allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the muffin tin, before transferring to a baking rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the warm muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap tart apples for sweet varieties or add nuts for extra crunch. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

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