Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Pieces of tender apples appear in every bite of these pretty muffins. The streusel topping is nicely seasoned with cinnamon and sugar. Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples |
topping: |
1/4 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 tablespoons cold butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. 2. For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful over each muffin. 3. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 16 muffins. |
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