These muffins are a delightful treat, combining the warm flavors of spices with the sweetness of apples and the crunch of walnuts.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Using paper liners makes cleanup easier and gives the muffins a professional look.
In a small bowl, combine the streusel ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Mix until crumbly and set aside.
Chill the streusel in the refrigerator while preparing the batter to keep it crumbly.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and clove.
Sift the dry ingredients to ensure a smooth batter.
Add the chopped apple and walnuts to the dry mixture and toss to coat.
Coating the apple and walnuts in the dry mixture helps distribute them evenly in the batter.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
Ensure the melted butter is not too hot to prevent cooking the eggs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Fill the prepared muffin tin two-thirds full with the batter.
Use an ice cream scoop for evenly sized muffins.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Press the streusel gently into the batter to help it adhere during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the muffins from becoming soggy.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Pair with a hot beverage for a comforting treat.
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