Apple Streusel Muffins

Christine Gerber's Note:

I got these out of a magazine, and they are the best muffins I've ever tasted! They taste best when served warm.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter , melted
• 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups chopped peeled tart apples

Streusel Topping

• 1⁄3; cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cold butter

Glaze

• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon butter , melted
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and vanilla; Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in apples.
3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
4. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over muffins.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[FriendlyChefy]

I added some chopped nuts to the glaze for a sensational muffin!