Brown Butter Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
These cozy apple muffins feature a nutty brown butter base and a crunchy pecan topping that everyone loves.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about the smell of brown butter and cinnamon wafting through the kitchen. These muffins are a favorite in my house because they use both fresh apple chunks and applesauce, which keeps them incredibly soft for days.
My top tip for this recipe is to make sure you let the brown butter cool down a bit before mixing it with the other wet ingredients. This prevents the eggs from scrambling and ensures your muffins have a perfect, tender crumb every single time.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped fresh apples
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for the topping
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar for the topping
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
Cook the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty, then remove from the heat and let it cool.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix the cooled brown butter, applesauce, maple syrup, and eggs until smooth.
- 5
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently stir in the fresh apple chunks.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly into your prepared muffin tin.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, melted butter, and extra brown sugar, then sprinkle this mixture over the top of each muffin.
- 8
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
💡 Tips
Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to keep them moist. If you want to warm them up, a quick ten seconds in the microwave makes them taste just like they came out of the oven. These are great for a grab and go breakfast.
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