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Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Moist and tender apple cinnamon muffins filled with juicy apple chunks and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy fall baking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 large muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (streusel topping)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (streusel topping)
  • ⅓ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes (streusel topping)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (streusel topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line 6 large muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, vegetable oil, and milk.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened—do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples gently and evenly.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. For the streusel topping, mix sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  9. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) without opening the oven. Continue baking for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool muffins in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Swap half of the apples with applesauce for extra moisture.
  • Mix tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for stronger spice.
  • Make smaller muffins using a 12-cup pan—reduce baking time slightly.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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