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Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

3.58 from 184 votes
These Apple Crumble Muffins are a delightful combination of soft, moist muffins, infused with juicy apple pieces topped with a crunchy, buttery crumble. These treats begin with a tender muffin base, flavored with cinnamon and packed with juicy apple chunks.
Servings 12 muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz (300g) apples , about 2 medium apples, peeled and diced 
  • 1 tbsp (10g) flour , for tossing the apples

Muffin Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp (10g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1 tsp (3g) cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (110ml) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (120g) buttermilk

Crumb Topping

  • 3 tbsp (45g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter , melted or softened

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Line a 12-cavity muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Peel and core the apples, and cut them into small pieces.
  • Transfer the apple pieces to a medium bowl and toss with one tablespoon of flour. Set aside until ready to use.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour with baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add eggs with sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix to combine. Gradually incorporate the oil.
  • Incorporate the flour mixture alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Don’t overmix the batter.
  • Gently fold the apples into the batter.
  • Divide the batter equally into muffin cups.

Prepare crumb topping.

  • In a medium bowl combine sugar with flour, cinnamon and melted butter. Divide the crumbs on top of each muffin.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins on a wire rack. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffin out of 12Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 39.6gProtein: 4.6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 21.2gCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 286kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, crumble muffins, fall desserts, muffins