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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe

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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  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.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  4. Add the eggs and whisk until well combined.
  5. Add the yogurt or sour cream and mix until smooth.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  6. Add the vanilla extract and milk, then whisk until fully incorporated.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  9. Add the chopped apples and gently fold them into the batter.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  10. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  11. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  12. Sprinkle the prepared crumb topping generously over each muffin.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  13. Bake 15-20 min until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  14. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe
  15. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack, let them cool completely, then serve and enjoy.
    Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe

Nutrition

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

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