Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins. With a perfectly crisp topping and a fluffy interior filled with juicy apple chunks, these muffins are the ultimate treat for any occasion. Ideal for brunch, snack time, or cozy afternoons, they combine sweet and spicy flavors that create a delightful experience for your taste buds. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these muffins will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (whole or almond)
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- ½ cup quick oats (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter until combined.
- Fold diced apples into the dry mixture gently.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, oats (if using), flour, melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle crumb topping on each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Swap apples for pears or add walnuts for extra crunch. A dash of nutmeg can enhance the flavor profile beautifully.