Description

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are the coziest fall baking treat—fluffy, warmly spiced, and loaded with juicy apple bits. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel, they taste bakery-worthy while being quick and simple to make. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, brunch spreads, or a comforting apple dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Muffins:

1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
2 teaspoons (6 g) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable or canola oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

For the Streusel Topping:

1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (28 g) butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon (3 g) ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk oil, egg, and milk until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Fold in chopped apple pieces.
Prepare streusel: combine sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffin batter.
Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined.

Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor.

Double the streusel topping for extra crunch.

Warm muffins for 10 seconds before eating for a fresh-from-the-oven feel.

Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels to prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American