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Apple Crumble Muffins

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These Apple Crumble Muffins are soft, sweet, and filled with diced apples. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble, they make the perfect breakfast or snack. Each muffin combines a tender crumb with the warm flavor of cinnamon and a crisp topping that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a comforting treat for any season.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (93 g) all-purpose flour⁣

  • ¼ cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar⁣

  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar⁣

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

  • 4 Tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter (melted⁣)

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar

  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)

  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (room temperature)

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)

  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)

  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (room temperature)

  • 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  • Make the crumble: whisk flour, brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon together. Pour in melted butter and mix until clumps form. Set aside.

  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add eggs, sour cream, and Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free). Beat until combined.

  • Add half the dry ingredients, mix lightly, then pour in milk. Mix again. Add the rest of the flour mixture and mix until just combined.

  • Fold in diced apples.

  • Divide batter into muffin cups, filling three-quarters full. Sprinkle with crumble topping.

  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.

  • Don’t overmix the batter—mix until ingredients are just combined.

  • You can add chopped nuts or oats to the crumble for variation.

  • These muffins taste great slightly warm or at room temperature.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes