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Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel Topping
4.5 from 93 votes

Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel Topping

Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Streusel Topping deliver tender, spiced muffins filled with pieces of tart Granny Smith apples and accented by a crisp cinnamon-oat streusel. The recipe balances pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon to enhance the warm flavors. Creamy buttermilk and melted butter in the batter add moisture and richness, while the streusel provides a crunchy contrast on top. Baked at 375°F until lightly springy, these muffins offer comforting fall-flavored bites.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apple peeled and chopped
For the streusel topping
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 12 cup muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved.3. Pour butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in apples. Use a large scoop to fill each muffin well, filling the cups to the top.4. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of melted butter, mixing until well blended. Sprinkle this over the tops of the muffins.5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.6. Cool on wire rack. Store at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use coarsely chopped apples to preserve noticeable apple texture in the muffins.
  • If pumpkin pie spice is unavailable, substitute with two teaspoons of cinnamon for similar flavor.
  • Streusel topping adds a crisp texture contrast; be sure to mix butter thoroughly for even browning.
  • Allow muffins to cool on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms before storing.