Description
Indulge in the warmth of freshly baked Apple Crumble Muffins, a delightful fusion of soft muffin texture and the sweet, spiced goodness of cinnamon and apples. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack, these muffins are topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble that adds irresistible texture and flavor. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet moment with your favorite beverage, these muffins are sure to impress with their inviting aroma and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (93 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 4 Tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) 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 (120 ml) milk (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble. Mix in melted butter until clumps form; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the muffins.
- In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room temperature butter until fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by milk; add remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter and sprinkle crumble topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, try adding chopped nuts or swapping in different fruits like pears or berries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.