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Perfect 35-Minute Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple crumble muffins

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Apple crumble muffins combine soft spiced batter with a crunchy oat topping. They taste like a cozy fall morning. You get sweet apples in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium)
  • For crumble: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons cold butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples.
  6. Make the crumble: mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a fork.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Fill each three-quarters full.
  8. Top each muffin with crumble mixture.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes. Check with a toothpick. It should come out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for better flavor.
  • You can swap milk for buttermilk for a softer crumb.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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