Description
Irresistible Apple Crumble Muffins blend homemade comfort with sweet autumn flavors, creating a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. Cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in tender muffin batter and topped with a buttery crumble will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, room temperature
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Create the crumble topping by whisking flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour melted butter into the mixture and blend until small, textured clumps form. Reserve this crunchy topping for later use.
- Sift flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar-butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter becomes smooth and creamy.
- Gradually fold half the flour mixture into wet ingredients, mixing minimally. Add milk and briefly combine. Introduce remaining flour mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing. Gently fold diced apples throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining with paper cups or lightly greasing. Portion batter evenly, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full. Generously sprinkle the reserved crumble topping across each muffin.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake muffins for 20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick. When inserted, it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs. Allow muffins to rest in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Make sure butter is truly room temperature for optimal mixing and fluffiness in the batter.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout muffins.
- Use a light hand when mixing dry and wet ingredients to prevent tough, dense muffins – stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt or applesauce for a healthier, lower-fat alternative without compromising moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg