Description
Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping are a delightful treat that perfectly blends tender apple chunks and warm spices, topped with a sweet, buttery crumb layer. These muffins make for an irresistible breakfast or snack, especially during the fall season. The cozy aroma fills your kitchen as they bake, enticing everyone to enjoy these homemade delights. Ideal for sharing at family gatherings or savoring on a quiet morning, this recipe guarantees smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (whole preferred)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the muffin tin by greasing it or using liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth; fold in the diced apples.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and flour until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and sprinkle topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 39mg