Apple Cinnamon Muffins

 makes 12 regular AND 6 large

 

Batter

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 apples, sliced or diced

 

Strudel/ Filling

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2. Line muffin tins with paper liners

3. Make the batter

a. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon

b. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat together butter & sugars until combined

c. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla

d. Stir in apples & flour mixture until well combined & smooth

4. Make strudel/ filling by combining all ingredients until crumbly

5. Fill the muffin tins ½ way, sprinkle with a layer of strudel, fill the tin until they’re ¾ full, then sprinkle the tops with more strudel

6. Bake regular sized muffins for 15-20 minutes, and large muffins for 30-40 minutes

 

posted 10/9/13