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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are a perfect blend of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping. These muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, offering a taste of comfort in every bite.

Ingredients
  

  • Muffins:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apples
  • Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  3. Prepare the Muffin Batter:
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
  6. Make the Crumb Topping:
  7. In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cubed butter, and ground cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Fill the Muffin Tin:
  9. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
  10. Bake the Muffins:
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the muffin batter.