Description
These deliciously moist Apple Spice Muffins are packed with finely chopped apples and topped with a cinnamon streusel, making them the perfect treat for fall or any time you want a comforting, flavorful muffin.
Ingredients
- For the Muffins:
- 2 1/2 cups apples (finely chopped, use Granny Smith and Gala)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and well-mixed.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in finely chopped apples and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Set aside.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, oats, and flour. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of the streusel before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
