The BEST Cinnamon Apple Muffins

In a large bowl combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, a teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon of cinnamon.

Whisk the dry ingredients together and set aside.

In a large bowl, add two eggs and beat them on high speed using an electric mixer until fluffy and pale.

Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar while continuing to beat for about 3 more minutes.

Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Slowly add half a cup of heavy cream while continuing to mix.

Sift in the dry ingredients in three batches, mixing in between each addition.

Once the dry ingredients are well mixed, add three tablespoons of unsalted melted butter.

Peel and chop apples into tiny cubes, measuring about three cups.

Combine the chopped apples with two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice in a bowl.

Fold the apple mixture into the muffin batter using a spatula.

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and scoop out the batter using a large cookie scoop.

In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, a teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted cold cubed butter.

Mash the streusel ingredients together with a fork until it resembles a dry crumbly texture.

Top the apple muffins with the streusel topping.

Bake the muffins in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes.

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