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Easy Apple Crumble Muffins

These Easy Apple Crumble Muffins are a delightful mix of a crispy crumble topping and tender, spiced apple chunks, perfect for brunch or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups peeled, diced apples
Crumble Topping
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cold butter to make the crumble topping.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then fold in the diced apples.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full, and sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each muffin.
  2. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For variations, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour or try different fruits like pears or mixed berries. Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave or oven.