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Step into a world of tantalizing flavors with these Apple Cinnamon Muffins topped with luscious pecan crunch. Each bite is a mouthful of sweet apples, aromatic cinnamon, and crunchy pecans, creating a scrumptious treat that promises to leave you craving for more. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or an indulgent dessert!
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Pecan Crunch Topping

Wake up to the warm, comforting aroma of our Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Pecan Crunch Topping recipe. Soft, fluffy muffins bursting with juicy apple chunks and fragrant cinnamon, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel for added texture and flavor. A delicious way to start your day or enjoy as a cozy afternoon snack.
Course Quick Breads
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple, Cinnamon, Pecans
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 407kcal
Author Stacy Williams
Cost $4.00

Equipment

  • 2 Medium Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Sharp Kitchen Knife
  • Wire Whisk
  • Pastry Blender, Optional
  • Cupcake Liners, Optional

Ingredients

Make Apple Cinnamon Muffins

  • 2 C. All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ C. Sugar
  • ½ C. Brown Sugar Light
  • 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter melted and cooled
  • 1 ¾ C. apples peeled and chopped

Make Pecan Crunch Topping:

  • ½ C. Pecans crushed
  • ½ C. All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ C. Brown Sugar Light
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 4 Tbsp. Butter 1/2 stick, cubed
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions

For the Muffins

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare a muffin tin with liners or by greasing muffin cups in a pan.
  • In a large bowl, add flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
    2 C. All-Purpose Flour, ½ C. Sugar, ½ C. Brown Sugar, 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder, ½ tsp. Baking Soda, 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon, ½ tsp. Salt
  • In a separate bowl, add yogurt, butter, and eggs. Beat until combined.
    2 Eggs, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 4 Tbsp. Butter
  • Add yogurt mixture to dry ingredients and mix gently until combined.
  • Add apples and fold in gently.
    1 ¾ C. apples

For the Topping:

  • Add all topping ingredients together in a bowl and work ingredients together using a fork or pastry blender.
    ½ C. Pecans, ½ C. All-Purpose Flour, ½ C. Brown Sugar, ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon, 4 Tbsp. Butter, Pinch Salt
  • Add muffin batter top prepared muffin tin, filling each cup just over 2/3 of the way full.
  • Spread topping over tops of each muffin.
  • Bake 16-18 minutes or until muffins are done and topping is crispy and golden brown.

Notes

  • Nutrition info is auto-calculated and may not be correct. Please use discretion if you follow a special diet. 
  • Muffins may be frozen up to 3-months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.