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Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Streusel Muffins, featuring a cinnamon applesauce-infused batter topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel and finished with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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Muffins

  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cinnamon applesauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup softened butter

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Muffin Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a creamy base essential for tender muffins.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the cinnamon applesauce; this will add flavor and moisture to the muffins.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently beat in the flour and baking soda until just combined. Avoid overmixing as this could make the muffins tough.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
  5. Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the softened butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend the ingredients into coarse crumbs, ensuring a crunchy topping.
  6. Apply Streusel: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the muffin batter in the tin, covering each muffin generously.
  7. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare Glaze: Once the muffins have cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a light glaze.
  9. Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cooled muffins, adding a sweet finish that complements the cinnamon and apple flavors.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Keywords: Apple Streusel Muffins, Cinnamon Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Sweet Muffins, Baked Goods

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