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Apple Streusel Muffins
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Apple Streusel Muffins

Deliciously moist and fluffy muffins that are cinnamon-spiced, stuffed full of apple chunks, and topped with a buttery streusel!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Muffins
Keyword: apple, muffins, streusel
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Marsha

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) caster/granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk*
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 small apples peeled and chopped into small chunks

For the Streusel

  • ½ cup (62g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter melted

Instructions

For the Muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Grease a 12-hole muffin pan well, then set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix. (The batter will be VERY thick and somewhat lumpy.) Gently fold in the apple chunks.

For the Streusel

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter, and mix until evenly distributed and the mixture is crumbly.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, top with the streusel, and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

*To make your own buttermilk, simply measure out 1 cup (240ml) of milk, and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let stand for 5 - 10 minutes until the mixture starts to curdle, then it's ready to use!
Muffins stay fresh in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g