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Cozy Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe with Easy Crispy Streusel Topping

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Tender and moist apple cinnamon muffins bursting with fresh apple bits and a warm cinnamon scent, topped with a crispy, buttery streusel for a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (can swap for sour cream or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium fresh apples, peeled and diced (recommend Honeycrisp or Fuji)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar with ½ cup (113 g) melted unsalted butter until smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in the diced apples carefully, ensuring even distribution without breaking them down too much.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup (65 g) brown sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Cut in 3 tbsp (42 g) cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
  7. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, pressing lightly to help it stick.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, starting to check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tops should be golden and crisp.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to keep streusel crispy.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best texture. Keep butter cold for the streusel topping to achieve crispy crumbs. If streusel browns too quickly, tent muffins with foil for last 5 minutes. To prevent apples from sinking, toss them in a little flour before folding in. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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