Freshly Milled Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

If you’re anything like me, the warm, cozy feeling of cinnamon apple streusel muffins are pure comfort wrapped in a buttery, streusel topping. These muffins take it up a notch by using freshly milled flour, while the warm cinnamon and apples bring all the familiar warmth of home. Plus, there’s a delightful streusel topping that gives every muffin a sweet, crumbly crunch you won’t be able to resist. These apple cinnamon muffins are a cozy little treasure you can savor any time of day. Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack, or a cute addition to your brunch spread, this is the best muffin recipe to bring together familiar flavors with a homey, rustic twist.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings muffins

Calories 211kcal

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

2 ½ cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (288 grams)
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup brown sugar or maple sugar 120 grams
½ cup softened butter 115 grams
¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 64 grams
2 eggs
1 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup milk 104 grams
1 ½ cups diced apples honeycrisp, fuji, gala (205 grams)

Streusel Topping:

¾ cup fresh milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (86 grams)
4 tablespoons brown sugar or maple sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter 58 grams

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Prepare two muffin tins with liners or grease.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together.
Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Add the milk and combine.
Gently mix or fold in the apple chunks.
Scoop into the prepared muffin tins.
Prepare the crumble topping by stirring the dry ingredients together.
Add the butter and mix together.
Sprinkle the streusel on the tops of the muffins and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

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