Apple Crumb Muffins bring together the flavors of sweet apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping for a treat that’s deliciously cozy and perfect for breakfast or snacking. Each muffin is packed with tender apple chunks and a hint of spice, topped with a crunchy, golden-brown streusel that adds just the right amount of sweetness. These muffins bake up fluffy and moist, making them a fall favorite but wonderful all year round. Enjoy them warm from the oven or with a smear of butter for a comforting treat any time of day.
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 small apples)
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Combine and Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Apple Crumb muffins are especially delicious when enjoyed warm!
