Save Moist, cinnamon-spiced apple muffins topped with a buttery crumb for the perfect breakfast or snack.
I remember baking these apple muffins on a chilly morning and the warm aroma filled the entire house making everyone eager to have one.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g) for muffins plus 1/2 cup (65 g) for crumb topping
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Light brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50 g) packed for muffins plus 1/3 cup (65 g) packed for crumb topping
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp plus a pinch for crumb topping
- Ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 tsp for muffins plus 1/2 tsp for crumb topping
- Large eggs: 2
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream): 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Apples: 2 cups (about 2 medium) peeled cored and finely diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (55 g) melted for crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease
- Mix dry ingredients:
- Whisk flour granulated sugar brown sugar baking powder baking soda salt and cinnamon in a large bowl
- Mix wet ingredients:
- Whisk eggs oil yogurt milk and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth
- Combine:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined do not overmix
- Fold in apples:
- Add diced apples into batter
- Fill muffin cups:
- Divide batter evenly filling each about 3/4 full
- Prepare crumb topping:
- Combine flour brown sugar cinnamon and salt in a small bowl then stir in melted butter until clumps form
- Add topping:
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over each muffin
- Bake:
- For 20 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
- Cool:
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
Save Baking these muffins together has become a cherished family tradition especially during the fall season.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin mixing bowls whisk measuring cups and spoons rubber spatula wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs dairy (yogurt butter) check labels if using store-bought yogurt or milk for possible allergens
Nutritional Information
Per muffin Calories 245 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 4 g
Save These apple muffins make a delightful treat any time of day and are sure to please the whole family.
Recipe FAQs
- → What kind of apples work best?
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are ideal for their firmness and balance of tartness and sweetness.
- → How can I store the baked muffins?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them moist and fresh.
- → Can I make the crumb topping ahead?
Yes, the crumb topping can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to sprinkle on the batter.
- → Is it possible to substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
You can swap milk or yogurt with plant-based alternatives, but texture and flavor might slightly vary.
- → What enhances the flavor of these muffins?
Adding a pinch of nutmeg or serving warm with honey or butter enriches the overall taste experience.