Apple Crumble Muffins
These moist muffins are packed with apple goodness and topped with a crunchy streusel.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, (113 grams), softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, (148 grams ), packed , light or dark
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, (284 grams)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup apple, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, optional
Crumble Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, (43 grams)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, (65 grams), packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, (42 grams), softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Heat the oven to 375 F and line a 12-well muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs until well blended. Beat in the vanilla.In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; stir or whisk to blend the dry ingredients. Add one-third of the dry ingredients to the butter and brown sugar mixture and beat until blended. Add half of the milk and beat until blended. Repeat with another one-third of the dry ingredients and the remaining milk, then beat in the remaining flour until blended. Avoid overbeating. Fold in the chopped apple and walnuts (if using).
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Work the butter into the mixture with a fork or your fingers until the crumbs are formed. Sprinkle crumbs over each filled muffin cup.
- Bake: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the apple muffins for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 398IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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