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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are a moist and delicious muffin that's perfect for fall. A spiced muffin filled with caramelized apples and finished off with a crisp brown sugar topping
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: apples, cinnamon
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the apples

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium apples peeled cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

For the muffins:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup milk
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Instructions

Make the crumb topping

  • Combine butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.

Make the caramelized apples

  • In a small skillet set over medium heat, add the butter until it melts, about 1 minute. Add the apples and cook down for about 5 - 8 minutes until they are soft and golden. Remove from heat.

Make the muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or line with muffin liners a 12 count medium sized muffin pan.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the butter and sugar until light, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mixing well and mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Sift in half of the flour and stir to combine. Stir in the milk and then the rest of the flour. Add the apples and stir until just incorporated. Pour evenly into prepared muffin tins. Evenly spoon the crumb mixture over the muffins. Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack. Best served the day they are made but will keep for up to two days in an airtight container.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 297 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 203mg9%
Potassium 105mg3%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 471IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.