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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins Recipe

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Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins, featuring a tender crumb infused with warm cinnamon and sweet diced apples. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumb, these muffins make a perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients for batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spice.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and milk, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Fold in apples: Gently fold the peeled, cored, and diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking down the pieces.
  6. Prepare the crumb topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until crumbly.
  7. Fill muffin cups and add topping: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin.
  8. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For best texture, use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Make sure the butter in the crumb topping is cold to achieve a crisp crumb.
  • You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative for a dairy-free option.
  • These muffins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Keywords: apple cinnamon muffins, crumb topping muffins, breakfast muffins, apple muffins, cinnamon baked goods

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