Description
Delicious Apple Crumble Muffins combining tender spiced apple batter with a buttery crumb topping. Perfectly moist and aromatic, these muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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For the Crumble Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring each cup is ready to be filled.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside for later use.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Muffins: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute all dry seasonings and leavening.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy. This will create a light batter base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add half of the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, then add the milk. Carefully fold in the remaining dry mixture along with the diced apples to keep the batter tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Topping: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Generously sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure butter for the topping is melted and butter for the batter is softened for optimal mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid dense muffins.
- Allow muffins to cool completely for the crumble topping to set properly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
