Apple Muffins Recipe

These apple muffins are very soft and moist, with chunks of fresh apple inside and an easy crumb topping on top. Great for dessert or breakfast!

INGREDIENTS 

FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING: – 1/2 cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour , spooned & leveled – 1/3 cup (65 grams) light brown sugar , lightly packed – 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon – tiny pinch of salt – 1/4 cup (60 grams) cold unsalted butter , cubed into small piece FOR THE APPLE MUFFINS: – 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour , spooned & leveled – 2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature – 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar , lightly packed – 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar – 2 large eggs , room temperature – 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream , room temperature (or plain Greek yogurt) – 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk , room temperature – 1 cup (125 grams) chopped apple

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cubed cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to crumble the butter into the mixture.

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While making the muffin batter, chill in the fridge. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Set aside 12 liners for a 12-count muffin pan.

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Mix flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside.

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Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or large electric mixer bowl for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream and stir, scraping bowl.

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Mix the dry ingredients and milk just until combined. Mix in chopped apples. Fill all 12 muffin liners to the top with batter in the prepared muffin pan.

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Take the crumbs out of the fridge and sprinkle them on top of each one. If you need to, gently press them down.

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Bake muffins until tops are set and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes at 375°F (190°C). After 5 minutes, carefully remove the muffins from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

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