Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are a delicious treat bursting with warm spices and sweet apple pieces. Topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb, these muffins offer the perfect balance of soft texture and crunchy topping. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, they pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. The combination of apples and cinnamon creates a cozy, flavorful bite in every muffin.

Warm cinnamon and sweet apples with a buttery crumb topping make these muffins the ultimate cozy treat.

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cool Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1.5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter.
2. Make the Muffin Batter.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the diced apples gently.
7. Prepare the Crumb Topping:
8. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
9. Add the softened butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10. Fill the Muffin Cups:
11. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
12. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
13. Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 375 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 43g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 3g