Apple Butter Streusel Muffins Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Butter Streusel Muffins, featuring a tender crumb infused with rich apple butter and warm cinnamon, topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel for the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the apple butter and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut the cold butter pieces into the mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Muffins: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins have risen, set in the middle, and are golden brown on top. To test, insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh apple butter for the best flavor, or homemade if available.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure muffins remain light and tender.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and sugary cinnamon flavor; don’t skip it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: Apple Butter Muffins, Streusel Topping, Cinnamon Muffins, Fall Recipes, Breakfast Muffins, Easy Baking
