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Apple Crumb Muffins

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🍏 These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins offer a delightful crispy topping with warm cinnamon and fresh apple flavors.
🎉 Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they combine moist crumbly texture with an optional sweet vanilla icing to satisfy your cravings.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 14 muffins

Ingredients

– 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar

– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar

– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs, room temperature

– 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, room temperature

– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

– 1/4 cup milk (any kind), room temperature

– 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)

– 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

– 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for thinner consistency)

– 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare muffin pans by spraying with nonstick spray or using liners.

2-To make the crumb topping: mix 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Then stir in 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter followed by 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, mixing gently with a fork to keep the crumbs large. Set aside.

3-In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

4-Cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, beating until combined.

5-With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and 1/4 cup milk, beating until just combined with no flour pockets remaining. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chopped apples.

6-Fill muffin cups to the top with batter. Spoon the crumb topping over each muffin and gently press so it adheres.

7-Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

8-For the vanilla icing, whisk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over muffins once they have cooled or are still warm.

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Notes

🍎 Use thick batter and fill tins fully for tall muffin tops.
🔥 Start baking at high temperature for rising, then lower heat to finish.
🍏 Choose firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Baking time: 20-23 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg