Description
Delightfully comforting muffins packed with apples and a crunchy crumble topping, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners and set it aside.
- Make the crumble by whisking together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until small clumps form. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon for the muffins.
- Use an electric mixer to beat together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room-temperature butter until fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add half of the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Then, add the milk and mix again. Follow with the remaining flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the diced apples by hand.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the crumble mixture generously over each muffin.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with little to no crumbs. Allow cooling for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Choose tart apples for the best flavor and texture balance. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American