Any Fruit Will Do Muffins With Streusel Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Any Fruit Will Do Muffins With Streusel Topping

• Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt + a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
• Walnuts
• Unbleached White Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Light Brown Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• Limes
• Egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups of your favorite fruit (apples, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, etc.)

How to Make Any Fruit Will Do Muffins With Streusel Topping

1. **Make the Streusel Topping:**
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your favorite).
5. Set aside.
6. **Make the Muffins:**
7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
8. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
9. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10. Gradually whisk in 1 cup buttermilk until just combined.
11. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
12. Fold in 2 cups of your favorite fruit (see suggestions below).
13. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
14. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over each muffin.
15. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
16. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
17. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!