Apple Pie Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

These Apple Pie Muffins are a delicious fusion of your favorite apple pie flavors and the convenience of a muffin. Soft and moist on the inside with chunks of fresh apples and a warm hint of cinnamon, each bite feels like fall in your mouth. The buttery, cinnamon streusel topping adds the perfect crunch, making these muffins irresistible. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these muffins are sure to be a hit!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

You’ll love these muffins for their perfect balance of sweetness and spice, thanks to the combination of fresh apples and cinnamon. The muffins are soft and fluffy, and the streusel topping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor. This recipe is easy to follow, and the muffins come together quickly with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. They’re great for making ahead and are freezer-friendly!

Perfect Occasion:

These apple pie muffins are perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunches, or as a cozy afternoon snack. They’re also great for taking to potlucks, packing in lunchboxes, or serving at breakfast gatherings. These muffins make your kitchen smell heavenly as they bake!

Decoration Tips:

For an extra touch, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar once they’re cool, or drizzle with a light vanilla glaze. You can also top the muffins with a few slices of apple before baking for a more decorative presentation.

Ingredients:

For the Muffin Batter:

• 200g all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 100g sugar
• 150mL milk
• 80mL oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped

For the Streusel Topping:

• 60g melted butter
• 80g flour
• 50g brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, milk, and oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
   • Gently fold in the chopped apples.
2. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a crumbly texture.
3. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
   • Pour the muffin batter into each cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
   • Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your Apple Pie Muffins—moist, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, making them the perfect fall treat!