APPLE CRUMBLE MUFFINS
Celebrate the apple season to the fullest with our impeccably spiced apple crumble muffins. Packed with succulent apple chunks and crowned with a luscious buttery crumb topping and a drizzle of vanilla glaze, they’re a true apple lover’s delight!
APPLE CRUMBLE MUFFINS
As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace the warm and comforting flavors of autumn. And what’s more quintessentially fall than the delectable taste of apples? These apple crumble muffins are brimming with juicy apple chunks, a generous helping of cinnamon, and a delightful crown of buttery, crunchy streusel topping. Drizzle them with a touch of vanilla glaze, and you’ve got yourself a scrumptious way to kickstart your day, embracing all the cozy vibes of the season.
Prepare to be enchanted by these apple crumble muffins. They’re a pinnacle of softness, moistness, and fluffiness, and they reach the height of indulgence with their utterly delectable streusel topping. We’ve taken our beloved, tender muffin base and infused it with juicy apple pieces and the warm embrace of fall spices. The outcome? Well, it’s nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. Simply put, it’s a chef’s kiss moment in every bite.
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- Unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar
- Cane sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla
- Milk
- Greek Yogurt
- Spices
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Fresh apples
HOW DO YOUR APPLE CRUMBLE MUFFINS GET BIG FLUFFY TOPS
Muffins hold a special place in my heart, but here’s the thing – a good muffin is an absolute delight, while a mediocre one tends to be rather uninspiring. So, how do you achieve those magnificent, bakery-style apple muffins that are big, fluffy, and irresistibly moist? Well, we’ve got you covered with some invaluable tips:
- Embrace the dynamic duo of milk and Greek yogurt: Combining the richness of creamy yogurt with the zing of milk is the secret behind achieving the perfect rise and a burst of flavor in these apple muffins. And if you don’t happen to have Greek yogurt in your kitchen, don’t fret – plain yogurt works beautifully too.
- Gentle mixing is the key: To ensure your muffins turn out moist and tender, avoid overmixing the batter. Just fold the ingredients together until they harmoniously unite, preserving that desirable crumb texture.
- Temperature matters: To give your muffins that iconic domed top and the ideal rise, begin baking at a slightly higher temperature for the first 5 minutes. This initial burst of heat adds that extra ‘oompf’ to the baking powder. After this short stint, lower the temperature to ensure your muffins reach perfection without any risk of burning.
STORAGE
This delightful recipe yields a dozen standard-sized muffins, which can be quite a handful to enjoy all on your own. If you’re not sharing with friends or family, we’ve got you covered on storage. It’s best to keep these muffins snug and fresh in an airtight container or a trusty plastic bag, stored in the refrigerator. This helps them stay perfectly moist without risking sogginess at room temperature or drying out when exposed to the air.
Here’s more good news – these muffins are freezer-friendly! Once they’ve completely cooled, simply place them in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container to
prevent any unwanted condensation. When stored in the freezer, these muffins will maintain their scrumptiousness for up to three months. So you can enjoy them at your own pace!
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APPLE CRUMBLE MUFFINS
Ingredients
For the muffins
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp whole milk greek yogurt
- 6 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 apple peeled and chopped
For the crumb topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
For the vanilla glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease 12 standard muffin tins and line them with cupcake liners. Set them aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter until it resembles wet sand.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the melted butter and sugars until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt, mixing until it starts coming together. Gently fold in the apple pieces with a rubber spatula; the batter will be thick.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling them about 3/4 of the way. You can use a large cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measure for consistency.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the streusel mixture on top of each muffin, pressing it gently into the batter.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and spring back when touched.
- While the muffins bake, you can make the icing by mixing all the icing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Once the muffins have cooled completely, drizzle them with the icing, and they're ready to enjoy!