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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, and juicy apples.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Servings 14 muffins
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled

Muffins

  • 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup yogurt or sour cream at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk any kind, at room temperature
  • 1 and ½ cups peeled & chopped apples (½-inch chunks; you need about 2 medium apples)

Vanilla Icing (Optional)

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk for a thinner consistency
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners.
  • Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter, and then gently mix in the flour using a fork.
  • Make the muffins: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat until mostly creamy.
  • With the mixer running on low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk into the wet ingredients and beat until no flour pockets remain. Fold in the apples.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into each cup, filling each all the way to the top. Spoon crumb topping on each, gently pressing it down.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes.
  • Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Make the icing: Whisk all of the icing ingredients together and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.
  • Iced or plain muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Freeze baked & cooled muffins for up to 3 months. It's best to freeze the muffins without the icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, Breakfast, cinnamon, crumb topping, dessert, muffins
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