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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins taste like apple pie in portable form. Fresh apple chunks, warm cinnamon, and a crumbly streusel topping make them absolutely irresistible. They’re perfect for fall mornings but honestly delicious any time of year. The apple pieces stay tender and juicy inside the fluffy muffin. Make a double batch—they freeze beautifully and reheat perfectly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups diced apples
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Make sure your oven is fully preheated before putting anything in — this ensures even baking from the very first minute.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Always taste as you go — you can add more seasoning, but you can't take it away!
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter.
  4. Fold wet into dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in diced apples. Try to keep your pieces roughly the same size so everything cooks evenly.
  6. Make streusel with brown sugar, butter, and flour.
  7. Fill muffin cups, top with streusel. This is your chance to make it look as good as it tastes! A little garnish goes a long way for presentation.
  8. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden. Every oven is a little different, so start checking a few minutes early. You're looking for a golden color and a wonderful aroma filling your kitchen.