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    Apple Crumb Muffins

    Published: Sep 4, 2021 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Apple Crumb Muffins are fluffy and filled with chunks of apples. The crumb topping is perfectly crunchy and sweet. Make them in just 3 easy steps!

    Apple crumb muffins on a cake stand.
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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make Apple Crumb Muffins?
    • Tips for the best apple muffins:
    • Recipe FAQs:
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    • Apple Crumb Muffins

    Why This Recipe Works

    Apple season is here and I am sharing my favorite apple muffin recipe with the most delicious crumb topping! These muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with chunks of apples and cinnamon. My fail-proof recipe for crumb topping takes them to a new level! Add them to lunchboxes, serve for an after-school treat, or on an afternoon with tea or coffee.

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients for apple muffins on a board.
    • apples: Granny Smith, fuji, or other;
    • flour: I used all-purpose flour, you can also try a mix of AP and whole wheat flour;
    • sugars: granulated and brown;
    • baking powder and baking soda: necessary leavening agents for baking;
    • cinnamon: pairs so well with apples in these muffins;
    • milk and lemon juice OR buttermilk: use my homemade buttermilk version
    • egg: binds all ingredients and ensures the muffins are moist;
    • vanilla extract: adds flavor to any baked goods;
    • oil: canola or vegetable;
    • unsalted butter: makes the best crumb topping that is crunchy and buttery.

    How to make Apple Crumb Muffins?

    • Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    • Whisk wet ingredients in another mixing bowl.
    Dry and wet ingredients in mixing bowls.
    • Add chopped apples to the flour mixture.
    • Add wet ingredients and fold in until incorporated.
    Apple chunks added to muffin batter.
    • Combine dry ingredients for crumb topping in a bowl.
    • Add melted (and cooled!!) butter and stir in with a fork.
    Flour mixture and melted butter in a bowl.
    • Scoop muffin batter into muffin pan.
    • Top with crumb topping.
    • Bake until golden brown.
    Muffin batter in muffin pan.

    Tips for the best apple muffins:

    • Make sure you are using proper measuring cups for dry ingredients and for wet ingredients. Glass ones with a spout are for wet. Fluff the flour with a whisk, then spoon it into a measuring cup.
    • Start by preheating the oven so it's ready to go when your muffins are ready for baking. You don't want the batter to sit in the muffin pan for too long.
    • Cut the apples into chunks no bigger than 1/4" chunks. Bigger ones can cause raw center because they will have too much moisture. You can also shred the apples. Just make sure to squeeze out the moisture before adding them to the flour.
    • It is very important to cool the butter after melting. It should not be warm to the touch, just room temperature. If you add hot or too warm butter to the flour mixture, it will cook it and the "crumbs" will melt during baking.

    Recipe FAQs:

    Can I freeze these muffins?

    Yes, these muffins can be frozen. Cool them completely before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or a container. Just keep in mind, the crumb topping will not be as crunchy after thawing.

    How to store these muffins?

    Store muffins in a container with a lid to prevent drying out. I keep them on the counter. No need to refrigerate.

    Inside of the apple muffin.

    More muffin recipes:

    • Glazed Cranberry Muffins
    • Coffee Cake Muffins
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
    • Perfect Blueberry Muffins

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Apple muffins on glass stand.

    Apple Crumb Muffins

    Author: Anna
    These Apple Crumb Muffins are fluffy and filled with chunks of apples. The crumb topping is perfectly crunchy and sweet. Make them in just 3 easy steps!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course muffins
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 359 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the muffins:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup buttermilk see note to make it
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 apples see note

    for the crumb topping:

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • 1 ½ cup all-purpouse flour
    • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line muffin pan with baking liners. I recommend parchment paper liners, not the colorful cupcakes ones.
    • Peel apples and cut into ¼" chunks.
    • Melt butter for crumb topping. Cool it completely, do not chill it.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon.
    • In another mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, oil and vanilla.
    • Add apple chunks to flour mixture and stir in.
    • Add wet ingredients to flour apple mixture. Fold in with a spatula until incorporated. Do not overmix!
    • Scoop batter into muffin liners.
    • Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Add melted and cooled butter and stir in with a fork until coars crumbs form.
    • Sprinkle crumb topping generously over each muffin.
    • Bake muffins for 7 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, lower the temperature to 375° F and bake muffins for another 13 to 15 minutes. The magic number for me was 14 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes in the pan. Then remove onto a cooling rack.

    Notes

    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
    • Make sure you are using proper measuring cups for dry ingredients and for the wet ingredients. Glass ones with a spout are for wet. Fluff the flour with a whisk, then spoon into a measuring cup.
    • To make buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and as much half and half or whole milk to make 1 cup of liquid. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes. Use as directed in the recipe above.
    • You should use 2 cups of apple chunks in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Vicki p parsons says

      November 07, 2022 at 8:37 am

      Just took them out of the oven. They look great can't wait to serve them.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 07, 2022 at 12:31 pm

        Thank you, Vicki! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      October 09, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Hi,

      Can I make this in a loaf pan? If so, please advise on temp and bake time. Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Helena says

      December 11, 2021 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Sooooooooooo goooooood!!!!
      Easy and delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Helena says

        December 11, 2021 at 8:06 am

        Heads up for European viewers, it's around 500 grams of apples at least

        Reply
    4. Allyssa says

      September 07, 2021 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for this apple crumb muffins recipe! It's super easy to make and tasted really amazing, will have this again for the fam! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    5. Lily says

      September 06, 2021 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins were divine!! They screamed fall, I love the crumbly top and the moist inside, these were the perfect thing to start off fall with.

      Reply
    6. Valentina says

      September 06, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      These homemade apple crumb muffins are so delicious! The muffin is so fluffy and moist! LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!

      Reply

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