There’s something special about the warm, sweet smell of apple cinnamon filling your kitchen. These apple cinnamon crumb muffins are soft, moist, and topped with a crunchy crumbly topping that makes every bite a little bit sweeter.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy breakfast or a tasty snack, these muffins are perfect for any occasion. Another delicious apple recipe is this Air Fryer Baked Apples recipe.

Apple Crumb Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
• For the Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: First, heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray. This will help your muffins come out easily after baking.

2. Make the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – a few lumps are totally fine!

3. Add the Apples: Fold in the chopped apples, making sure they’re evenly distributed in the batter. You’ll love the little bursts of apple in every bite!

4. Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Use a fork or your fingers to mix everything together until it forms small crumbs. This topping adds that perfect crunch!

5. Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full. Sprinkle a generous amount of crumb topping on top of each muffin.

6. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them, as oven times can vary!

7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. You can enjoy them warm or at room temperature – they’re delicious either way!

Tips for Success:

• Choosing Apples: You can use any variety of apple for this recipe, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work especially well because they’re sweet and slightly tart.
• Storage: These muffins are great for storing. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a month—just be sure to wrap them tightly before freezing!
• Add Extra Flavor: Feel free to mix in some chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or raisins for an extra touch of flavor.

There you have it! These apple cinnamon crumb muffins are a perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and crunchy. Whether you bake them for a weekend breakfast or to share with friends and family, they’re sure to be a hit. Give the recipe a try, and let us know how they turned out!

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