Description
Apple Crumble Muffins are the perfect cozy treat, blending tender muffin goodness with sweet, spiced apples and a crunchy brown sugar crumble topping. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these muffins fill your home with the delightful aroma of cinnamon and baked apples. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your collection. Enjoy them warm from the oven as a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for crumble topping)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for crumble topping)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for crumble topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl; add melted butter until clumps form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with sour cream and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk; fold in diced apples gently.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full and sprinkle crumble topping generously over each.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg