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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are moist, bakery-style muffins filled with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, topped with a buttery streusel crumb. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a cozy fall dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 1–2 apples)
  • For the crumb topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the diced apples.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  7. To make the crumb topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool muffins slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping for crunch.Swap diced apples with pears for a different variation.Top with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.Use whole wheat flour for a heartier, more wholesome muffin.For mini muffins, reduce baking time to 10–12 minutes.

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