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Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel

Warm Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Crunchy Pecan Streusel

Delight in these Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel, perfect for crisp fall mornings and easy to make gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be alternatives.
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple Use Fuji or Gala if Honeycrisp isn't available.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger, Nutmeg) Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter For dairy-free, use melted vegan butter.
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce Can substitute with mashed banana.
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs.
For the Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be used instead.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to preference.
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Use melted coconut oil for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Muffin Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the melted butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Refrigerate while preparing the muffin batter.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3-5 minutes until it turns a deep golden brown.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined, then stir in the brown butter and chopped apples.
  7. Divide the batter among muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full, and sprinkle the chilled streusel on top.
  8. Bake for 23-28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the batter. Store any leftover streusel in the fridge to keep it crisp.

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