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Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins are a delightful fusion of tender apples and warm cinnamon, crowned with a crunchy brown sugar crumble. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins not only fill your home with a heavenly aroma but also tantalize your taste buds with every bite. They are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for bakers of all levels. With the option to customize with nuts or different spices, these muffins can be uniquely yours. Experience the joy of baking and enjoy these scrumptious treats fresh from your oven!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and combine until clumps form; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the muffins.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in diced apples gently.
  6. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and top generously with crumble mixture.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture. For a healthier option, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.