Description
Apple Crumb Muffins are a delightful way to start your day, combining tender apple pieces with a buttery crumb topping. The warm aroma of cinnamon fills your kitchen, creating a cozy atmosphere that everyone will love. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these muffins bring comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup oats (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, and diced apples until blended.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins until two-thirds full.
- For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, oats (if using), flour, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg