Apple Crumble Muffins
Apple Crumble Muffins are a scrumptious treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of tender apples with a delightful crumbly topping, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a cozy snack. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg elevating their flavor, these muffins are simple to prepare yet utterly impressive. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or store them for later to savor throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping. Mix in melted butter until clumps form; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room-temperature butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Then pour in milk and mix again before adding the remaining dry ingredients. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with batter and sprinkle crumble topping generously over each.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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