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Warm Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Warm Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Irresistible Crumb Topping

Delight in these Warm Apple Cinnamon Muffins featuring a delicious crumb topping that everyone will love.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Muffin Batter
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups peeled & chopped apples in 1/2-inch chunks (about 2 medium apples)
Icing
  • 1 cup confectioners? sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk for a thinner consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Handheld or stand mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Muffins
  1. Preheat oven to 425?F (218?C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners.
  2. Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter, and then gently mix in the flour. Set topping aside.
  3. Make the muffins: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  4. Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then increase to high until mostly creamy.
  5. With the mixer running on low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk into the wet ingredients and beat until no flour pockets remain. Fold in the apples.
  6. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling each to the top. Spoon crumb topping on each, gently pressing it down.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes at 425?F, then reduce temperature to 350?F (177?C) and bake for an additional 15?18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Make the icing: Whisk all icing ingredients together and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out the apples for pears or add nuts for extra crunch. A sprinkle of chocolate chips can also make your muffins a decadent treat.

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