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Apple Strudel Muffins

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Moist and tender apple muffins with a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • For the crumb topping:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease the cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs one at a time. Add oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
  5. Prepare crumb topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over each muffin.
  8. Bake for 5 minutes at 375°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Press crumb topping gently onto batter to ensure it adheres well. The initial high temperature helps create tall muffin tops.

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