Description
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are a warm and inviting treat that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. With their fluffy texture and delightful combination of sweet apples and spicy cinnamon, these muffins are topped with a crunchy streusel that adds an irresistible crunch. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, they will fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma that has everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups diced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for the crumb topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for the crumb topping
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks for the crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and top generously with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg