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Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins
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Apple crumble muffins are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy muffin and crisp, sweet crumble topping. Infused with the warm flavors of baked apples and cinnamon, these treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With their tender crumb and satisfying crunch from the crumble, you’ll find them irresistible any time of the day. Ideal for sharing at brunches or bake sales, this easy recipe ensures that you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, with options to customize by choosing your favorite apple varieties or adding nuts for extra texture, these muffins truly cater to every palate. Enjoy them warm from the oven or paired with coffee for a comforting experience.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping. Mix in melted butter until small clumps form.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the muffin batter.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room temperature butter until fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla; mix well.
  5. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently before adding milk. Fold in remaining dry ingredients and diced apples.
  6. Fill muffin cups three quarters full with batter and sprinkle crumble topping generously over each.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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