Applesauce Streusel Muffins

By peridot728

These yummy applesauce streusel muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch or quick snack. They're very simple to make and are always a huge hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

• Streusel Topping:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from thecookingmom.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine butter, sugar, applesauce and egg in a mixing bowl and beat on low speed until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix dry mixture into butter mixture just until moistened. Stir in apples.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle each with some of the streusel topping.

Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Topping Directions:
Blend all ingredients with a pastry blender until crumbly.