Description
These Apple Crumb Muffins are soft, moist, and loaded with tart Granny Smith apples, topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they bring together a tender crumb with a deliciously buttery, spiced crust for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (about 2 apples)
Crumb Topping
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…” cup all-purpose flour
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with muffin liners and set aside to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to form a smooth base.
- Blend Batter: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix so the muffins remain tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each well about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture is evenly moistened and forms pea-sized clumps for a crumbly topping texture.
- Top Muffins: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin, covering the batter in each muffin cup to create a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake Muffins: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, signaling the muffins are fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving, which helps set the crumb topping and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb texture.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a nice tart contrast to the sweet crumb topping.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle flavor variation.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan to keep the crumb topping intact.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
