Description
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are the perfect blend of warm spices and sweet apples, creating a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with a cozy aroma. With their tender crumb and crisp topping, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings. They come together quickly, making them a go-to recipe for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Easy to store and reheat, each bite is a comforting reminder of home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup oats (optional) for crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugars, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, melt butter and let it cool slightly before adding eggs and milk; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- For the crumb topping: mix flour, brown sugar, oats (if using), cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle over muffin batter.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg