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Easy Apple Crumble Muffins Recipe

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These Easy Apple Crumble Muffins combine the sweet and tart flavors of diced apples with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crumble topping. Moist and tender on the inside, they make the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack with a comforting homemade touch. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in under 40 minutes.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes
  • 1 Egg, large
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
  • 1¼ cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Crumble Topping

  • 1/4 cup Butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and optionally lightly spray them to ensure the muffins do not stick.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. Combine apples with dry mix: Toss the chopped apples into the dry ingredient mixture to coat thoroughly. This helps prevent the apple pieces from sinking to the bottom of the muffins during baking.
  5. Mix wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the muffins light and tender.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Prepare crumble topping: In a small bowl, combine cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Top the muffins: Generously sprinkle the crumble topping over the batter in each muffin cup.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute the oil with melted coconut oil or melted butter for a different flavor profile.
  • Ensure the butter for the crumble topping is very cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to dense and tough muffins.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweet crumble.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Freeze leftover muffins for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.

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