Name: Moist Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1–2 tbsp milk; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Description

Moist Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are soft, tender, and packed with diced apples and warm spices, topped with a buttery crumb topping. These muffins are the perfect fall treat for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)

For the Crumb Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Optional Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare the Crumb Topping:
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbs form. Set aside.
Make the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin or grease the wells.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
Assemble the Muffins:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Generously sprinkle crumb topping over each.
Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Optional Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

Apple Choice: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well.

Crumb Texture: Freeze topping for 5 minutes before sprinkling for chunkier crumbs.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 muffins