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Apple Crumble Muffins

Bakery-style apple crumble muffins with cinnamon, crumble topping, and glaze. Made with apples, yogurt, and butter.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1/3 cup milk (80ml)
  • 2 medium apples peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)

Crumble Topping

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57g), melted

Simple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk (45ml)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

  • Preheat Oven and Line Tin:

    Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Insert paper liners into a 12-cup muffin tin.

  • Mix Wet Ingredients:

    In a large bowl, blend together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

  • Fold in Dry Ingredients:

    Incorporate flour, baking soda, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until nearly combined; avoid overworking the batter.

  • Add Diced Apples:

    Add peeled and diced apples, folding just until distributed evenly.

  • Fill Muffin Cups:

    Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each almost to the rim to achieve tall tops.

Crumble Topping

  • Make Crumble Topping:

    In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt, and melted butter, stirring until crumbly.

  • Sprinkle Crumble on Muffins:

    Sprinkle crumble generously over each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.

  • Bake Until Golden:

    Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Remove from oven before overbaking; muffins should remain soft and moist.

  • Cool in Pan:

    Allow muffins to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before applying glaze or serving.

Simple Glaze

  • Prepare and Drizzle Glaze:

    In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
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