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.
Last Step:
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🍎 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.
- 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
