Description

Apple crumble muffins are the ultimate comfort food, blending the delightful flavors of warm cinnamon and sweet apples with a crunchy brown sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, these muffins are quick to make and impossible to resist. Their tender crumb and delicious streusel topping create a satisfying treat that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed at home or shared with friends, these apple crumble muffins are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 large eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for crumble topping)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for crumble topping)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
¼ cup milk (room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, mix together the crumble topping ingredients: flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter until clumpy; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the muffins: flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix well.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Gently fold in diced apples.
Divide batter among muffin cups and sprinkle generously with crumble topping.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use fresh apples like Granny Smith for best flavor. Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or raisins for added texture.