Apple Strudel Muffins

Recipe View Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in the chopped apples. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble and Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the muffins. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.