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Close-up view of warm, golden-brown Apple Cinnamon Muffins topped with a brown sugar streusel.
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Apple Butter and Brown Sugar Streusel

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Enjoy these moist and flavorful apple cinnamon muffins topped with a crunchy streusel and filled with apple butter for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.33 cup old fashioned oats

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups plain, unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract (optional) (can use 2 tsp vanilla instead)
  • 2 cups diced apple, peeled (about 2 small apples or 1 large)
  • 0.75 cup apple butter (purchased or homemade)

Instructions 

  • Combine dry ingredients, pour in melted butter, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line muffin pan.
  • Mix wet ingredients, then fold in dry ingredients and apples. Fill muffin cups, add apple butter, top with streusel, and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use fresh apples and high-quality apple butter.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, Cinnamon, muffins