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    Home » Recipes » Muffins and Scones

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins

    Published: Sep 11, 2018 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Baking a batch of these Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins will make your kitchen smell like fall. It's the perfect way to welcome in the cooler season.

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - these soft apple muffins are topped with a crunchy streusel and sweet glaze. Try this recipe for fall breakfast or after school snacks! #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

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    Last week sliced apples were on sale in our local grocery store, so I stocked up on a few extra bags. My plan was to bake all the apple things that I wanted to share with you this fall in one week.

    So far we enjoyed pancakes, cake, scones, Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts, a couple batches of the most amazing caramel apple topping, and these amazing Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins.

    And that was just last week. I still have ideas for cheesecake, bread pudding, cookies, Apple Nachos, crescent braids, and donuts in the very near future.  I have officially decided to add apples to all the recipes.  Now that it is September, I'm not planning on holding back on apple and pumpkin treats.

    Usually by now I'm totally and completely bonkers for pumpkin treats, but I haven't hit that point this year. It must be the year of apples for me. 

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - the crunchy topping and sweet glaze will have you reaching for more muffins. Try this recipe for breakfast this fall! #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

    A few years ago, I made these Carrot Cheesecake Muffins. I already tweaked the recipe and made these Chocolate Zucchini Cheesecake Muffins, so I knew it would totally work to substitute shredded apple.

    But this time I didn't want a cheesecake center. I know, I know. Who am I and what have I done with Jocelyn because I always want to add cheesecake to everything.

    This time I just felt like a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet glaze drizzle on top said fall a little better. And after one bite of these apple muffins, I knew it was the right way to go.

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - your house will smell amazing as you bake these sweet fall muffins. The crunchy topping and sweet glaze will have you reaching for more. #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

    These bakery style muffins will win your heart over in two seconds flat. Well, it might be the crunchy streusel and glaze that will win you over first.

    But then when you take a bite of the soft apple spice muffin, you will be reaching for another one in a hurry. At least I was.

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - the sweet glaze and crunchy topping on these soft apple muffins is so delicious! Try this recipe for breakfast this fall. #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

    The best Streusel Topping for muffins:

    Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter with a pastry blender or a fork. Continue working the mixture until it resembles wet sand.

    Stir in the nuts and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture into large clumps.

    You can also use your hands to clump the mixture together.

    A helpful tip when using this streusel is to press it slightly into the batter before placing the pan in the oven. This will help the streusel stick to the muffins as they bake.

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - a crunchy streusel topping adds so much flavor and goodness to these soft apple muffins. Perfect recipe for breakfast this fall. #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

    How to make Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins:

    Make the streusel topping first, and set it aside.

    Mix together the oil, sugars, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl.

    Stir together the dry ingredients and mix them alternately with buttermilk into the sugar mixture.

    Stir in the shredded apples and pecan chips gently. A food processor is an easy way to shred apples quickly.

    Spray your muffin tins with nonstick spray and spoon the batter evenly into 18 muffin cavities. Divide the streusel onto the muffin batter and press it down slightly.

    Once the muffins are baked, let them cool in the muffin tins for 2-3 minutes before gently removing them and placing them on a cooling rack that has been set inside a large sheet pan.

    When the muffins are cooled, whisk together the glaze and drizzle it over the tops of the sweet breakfast muffins. Let the glaze set before storing the muffins in a container.

    *Make sure to head over to Food Fanatic where I am a breakfast contributor and print the recipe for these Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins.

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - soft apple muffins with a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet glaze makes an awesome fall breakfast! #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

    More delicious apple recipes for breakfast:

      • Toffee Apple Bread - toffee bits and a brown sugar frosting makes this sweet fall bread taste amazing
      • Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls - these soft and gooey fall cinnamon rolls can be on your breakfast table in 30 minutes
      • Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes - the crunchy cinnamon coating and soft donut center will have you devouring the whole batch in one day
      • Cinnamon Apple Dutch Baby Pancake from Your Home Based Mom - apples and cinnamon sugar makes this skillet breakfast a fun fall breakast
      • Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies from Love from the Oven - these sweet apple cookies are the perfect way to start out any fall day

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins recipe:

    Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins - a sweet glaze and crunchy streusel topping makes these soft apple muffins an amazing breakfast treat. Perfect recipe to make this fall! #apple #muffins #fall #breakfast #pecan #afterschoolsnacks

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    1. Kari Davis

      July 27, 2022 at 11:43 am

      It doesn't say how much powdered sugar and water to use. Can you rectify that?

      Reply
      • Jocelyn

        July 29, 2022 at 12:27 am

        I am so sorry about that. You can use 3/4 cup powdered sugar whisked together with 3-4 teaspoons milk. I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    2. Dawn Calvert

      September 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Hello, I was just wondering what kind of apples that you made these muffins with? Thanks.

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      • Jocelyn

        September 22, 2018 at 8:08 pm

        I used a bag of Crunch Pak gala apples. You can chop them fine or throw them into a food processor and shred them. Either way works! I hope you enjoy the muffins!

        Reply
    3. Emily

      September 19, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Is there something I can use instead of buttermilk?

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      • Jocelyn

        September 19, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Are you wondering because you don't have it on hand? You can make homemade buttermilk by putting 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in your measuring cup, then fill the rest of the way with milk. Let it sit 5-10 minutes before using it. Or you can use heavy cream, half and half, coffee creamer, or even regular milk. They will all work in a pinch.

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        • Emily Dally

          September 19, 2018 at 4:39 pm

          Thanks! I'll try the recipe with homemade buttermilk : )

    4. Cheryl Webb Clair

      September 11, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Have you made these in mini muffin form? If so, how did you change the cooking time?

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      • Jocelyn

        September 13, 2018 at 11:39 am

        I have actually never made this particular recipe in a mini muffin pan, but it should work just fine. I would definitely adjust the baking time down to around 8-10 minutes.

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