Description
These Apple Crumb Muffins are a delightful blend of tender, moist muffins packed with fresh diced Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they offer a comforting homemade taste with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ 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 to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly for proper leavening and seasoning throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated to create a uniform wet base.
- Blend Batter: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the muffins stay tender and light.
- Add Apples: Fold the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples into the batter gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them down too much.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each muffin cup about two-thirds full to allow space for rising during baking.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms pea-sized clumps, creating the desired crumbly texture for the topping.
- Top Muffins: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin, covering the batter for a deliciously sweet and crunchy finish once baked.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the muffins are fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. This helps to set the crumb topping and enhances the flavor before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart crunch that balances the sweetness.
- If you prefer, you can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Ensure the crumb topping has pea-sized clumps for the best texture.
- Allow muffins to cool adequately to avoid breaking the crumb topping when removing from pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
