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.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Whisk
- Cooling rack
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
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Prepare the Muffin Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- 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.
- Make the Crumb Topping:
- 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.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake the Muffins:
- 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.