Apple Butter Streusel Muffins
Cozy up your morning breakfast this fall with these apple butter streusel muffins! Warm, nutty autumn spices pair with sweet apple butter and a cinnamon sugar streusel topping to create the perfect grab and go fall treat!
There’s nothing like a warm buttered muffin in the morning, and these apple butter streusel muffins are the perfect recipe for chilly mornings this autumn! They’re made with an easy stovetop apple butter, the best fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a delicious, crumbly cinnamon streusel for the sweetest finish. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with some extra apple butter and a warm cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea and start your mornings the coziest way this season!
Here are some more autumn recipes you’ll love: Maple Chai Whipped Feta Dip, Spiced Plum Cinnamon Rolls, and No Bake Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make these apple butter streusel muffins:
- Large muffin tin
- Muffin liners (or parchment paper)
- Flour
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Apples
- Milk
- Neutral oil
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Baking powder
- Light brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Add some mix-ins. These muffins are perfectly yummy as-is, but you can always dress them up a bit with some chocolate chips, toasted nuts, etc.
- Top them off. The only thing that could make the streusel topping even better is a small drizzle of icing!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- While the homemade apple butter is delicious, you can absolutely use a store-bought apple butter if needed!
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Apple Butter Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- ½ cup butter room temp
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup apple butter
For the apple butter:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 apples peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
For the streusel topping:
- ¼ cup butter room temp
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
For the apple butter:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in apples, spices, and sugars. Heat on medium-low until apples are soft and liquid is slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl to make a slurry, then add to pan and stir in fully. Turn heat down to low and simmer for about another 15-20 minutes, or until apples get mushy and liquid is thick and jammy.
- Use an immersion blender to or food processor to blend the apple butter into a smooth consistency, or leave as-is. Let cool before using.
For the muffins:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare a large muffin tin with paper liners or parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated, then add vanilla extract and apple butter and mix together.
- Mix in half the dry ingredients, then add the milk and stir fully. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins, using a cookie scoop for consistency.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon to make the streusel topping. Sprinkle it evenly over the muffins.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before eating.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- While the homemade apple butter is delicious, you can absolutely use a store-bought apple butter if needed!
- Add some mix-ins. These muffins are perfectly yummy as-is, but you can always dress them up a bit with some chocolate chips, toasted nuts, etc.
- Top them off. The only thing that could make the streusel topping even better is a small drizzle of icing!
