Soft muffins with diced apples, cinnamon spice, and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for any time of day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
→ Streusel Topping
13 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the finely diced apples carefully to distribute evenly.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - In a small bowl, blend flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold, diced butter and rub with fingertips or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
08 - Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over batter-filled cups.
09 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
