Best Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe How To Make Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 c. milk, preferably whole

1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

1/4 c. packed brown sugar

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Pinch kosher salt

1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1Make the batter: Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle position; line 2 standard muffin tins with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Step 2In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars together on medium speed until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and beat to combine. Scrape down sides of the bowl to make sure all is evenly incorporated. Add dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just a few dry streaks remain. Add milk and beat to combine. Fold in apples. Fill liners ¾ full with batter (you should get about 15). Step 3Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugars, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix in flour until large crumbs form. Divide crumbs evenly over muffins. Step 4Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

In terms of choosing apples, it is pretty up to you! The only thing we recommend is that you have some tart ones in there to balance out the sweetness of the cake. Granny smiths are great for this but we also love Pink Lady’s and Fujis. The streusel topping is what takes these muffins over the top. You can even take it to another level and add some chopped, toasted pecans. If you love these recipes, please check out one of these 35+ Apple desserts.  Have you made these yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!