Imagine biting into a warm apple muffin with sweet cinnamon running through the batter and a buttery crumb topping breaking apart with every bite. These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins bring those classic flavors together in a simple homemade bake that’s just right for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

Fresh apples add little pockets of sweetness throughout the muffins, while the cinnamon and crumb topping give each one a familiar bakery-style finish. If you enjoy apple and cinnamon bakes, you may also want to try the Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies, and Cinnamon Roll Cookies.

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe

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These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins combine chopped apples with a lightly spiced muffin batter and a buttery crumb topping. The recipe is straightforward to prepare and makes a batch that's easy to serve for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Muffins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the Crumb Topping

• 1/3 cup 67 g packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon 15 g granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup 56 g unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup 84 g all-purpose flour

For the Muffins

• 1¾ cups 219 g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup 100 g packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup 120 g yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup 60 ml milk
• 1½ cups 180 g peeled and chopped apples

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric hand mixer
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Muffin tin
• Paper muffin liners
• Spoon or cookie scoop
• Wire rack
• Oven

Method

 

1. Peel and chop the apples into small ½-inch pieces.
   
2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, and all-purpose flour. Mix until a crumbly topping forms.
3. Add the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until light and creamy.
   
4. Add the eggs and whisk until well combined.
5. Add the yogurt or sour cream and mix until smooth.
   
6. Add the vanilla extract and milk, then whisk until fully incorporated.
   
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
   
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
   
9. Add the chopped apples and gently fold them into the batter.
   
10. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
    
11. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
    
12. Sprinkle the prepared crumb topping generously over each muffin.
    
13. Bake 15-20 min until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    
14. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes.
    
15. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack, let them cool completely, then serve and enjoy.
    

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g

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A good muffin recipe is worth keeping around when it can work for both breakfast and a simple homemade snack. These muffins give you a useful way to bake with apples while adding a crumb topping for extra contrast. Make a batch when apples are in season, or save the recipe for the next time you want something homemade to share at the table.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.