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Apple pie muffins

Apple pie muffins

Soft and cozy apple pie muffins made with tender diced apples, warm cinnamon, and a buttery streusel topping. They bake up fluffy, golden, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a comforting dessert.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for streusel
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed, for streusel
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for streusel
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, for streusel

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease each cup.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then gently stir in the diced apples until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the streusel. Add 1/4 cup softened butter and work it in with a fork until crumbly.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three quarters full.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel generously over the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter, or the muffins may turn dense.
  • For the best streusel texture, use softened butter, not melted butter.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cooled muffins for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 52mg

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