Cinnamon Streusel Apfelkuchen Muffins (Druckversion)
Soft apple muffins with cinnamon layers and crunchy streusel inspired by German baking tradition.
# Zutaten:
→ For the Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium)
→ For the Cinnamon Streusel
12 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
→ For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
16 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
17 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Anleitung:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel. Cut in cold diced butter until coarse crumbs form, then refrigerate.
03 - Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl and set aside.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
05 - In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually stir in half of the dry ingredient mixture, then pour in the whole milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
07 - Gently incorporate the chopped apples into the muffin batter using a rubber spatula.
08 - Fill muffin cups halfway with batter. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top with the remaining batter and finish with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
09 - Evenly distribute the chilled streusel topping over each muffin.
10 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
11 - Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Inspired by beloved German flavors
- Crumbly streusel and tender apples in every muffin
02 -
- Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter, milk), and eggs
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender
- Refrigerate streusel until ready to use for the best crumble