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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

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Moist and tender apple muffins with a thick crumb topping, featuring a perfect balance of cinnamon and sweet-tart apples, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) peeled and diced tart apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • For the crumb topping:
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
  2. Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and use fingers to form thick crumbs. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in diced apples gently.
  8. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  9. Press crumb topping evenly over each muffin.
  10. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For tall muffin tops, fill muffin cups completely and start baking at a high temperature before lowering it. Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture. The crumb topping adds a delightful crunch and cinnamon flavor.

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