Apple Spice and Pistachio Streusel Muffin Recipe

A member of the cashew family, pistachios have been a staple in our diet for several centuries. While they are considered a nut, just like cashew nuts, they’re also botanically seeds. Pistachios may be tiny but they are packed with powerful nutritional properties that are proven to provide numerous health benefits according to studies. A nut that was once considered exclusively the food for royalty, today is easily available and Nutraj stocks a wide range of options to choose from, shelled, unshelled, and roasted & salted pistachios.

Pistachios not only have high nutritional value but also have a long storage life, which explains why they were considered travel food for early explorers and traders. Today, pistachios have become a staple ingredient in diets across the world, all thanks to their unique flavor.

Here, we will share a baked recipe that's flavorful, moist, healthy, and perfect for breakfast. These homemade apple spice and pistachio streusel muffins taste wonderful straight out of the oven, at room temperature, or even the following day. So, let's jump straight into the recipe.

For Pistachio Streusel

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Shelled unsalted pistachios
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Kosher salt
• Unsalted butter (preferably melted)
• Baking powder

For Apple Spice Batter

Ingredients

• Granulated sugar
• Diced unsalted butter
• Sour cream
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Lemon juice (preferably fresh)
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Ground cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Kosher salt
• Apple

Directions for Pistachio Streusel

• First, chop the Pistachios coarsely, if they aren't already.
• Add the flour, pistachios, granulated sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder in a bowl and mix them well.
• Now, drizzle the melted butter into the mixture and squeeze the mixture into pea-sized clumps.
• Once done, you can spread the mixture in a pan and freeze it while you move to make the muffin batter.

Directions for Apple Spice Muffin Batter

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and get the muffin cups ready.
• Get the bowl of a stand mixer and gently toss the diced butter and granulated sugar until the butter is coated with the granulated sugar. Once it's done, attach the bowl and paddle to the mixer and beat the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes or until they form a paste and there are no clumps visible.
• In another bowl whisk together eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Then add it to the butter paste and beat on low spread until they are fully mixed.
• Now, get another bowl and mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour this mixture into the paste and mix them on low speed.
• Now, grab the apples, peel, and then grate them. And then fold the grated apple into the batter.

Assemble & Bake

• Scoop the batter and fill them evenly amongst the lined muffin cups.
• Remove the streusel from the freezer, loosen them up a little bit, and sprinkle them evenly on top of the muffin batter.
• Bake them in the middle of the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
• Once done, let them cool and serve them slightly warm or at room temperature depending on your preference.

These Apple spice and Pistachio Streusel muffins are an excellent breakfast alternative for those who are always on the go. They are moist, buttery, and so very delicious. If you’re looking to buy dry fruits online for this recipe, then Nutraj is the right place to start. Shop now!