Delicious Apple Strudel Muffins

These Apple Strudel Muffins are moist and flavorful, filled with a delicious apple cinnamon filling, and topped with a streusel crumb topping. They are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a batch of 12 muffins that are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 medium-sized apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the diced apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to make the apple filling.
7. Scoop a spoonful of batter into each muffin liner, then top with a spoonful of the apple filling. Repeat this layering process, ending with a layer of batter on top.
8. To make the streusel topping, combine the melted butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve the Apple Strudel Muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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