Apple Cinnamon Muffins, Easy Homemade Recipe

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins with crumb topping are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Made with fresh apples and a crumb topping, this easy recipe captures the essence of fall flavors.

The muffins are moist and flavorful, combining the sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon.

They are sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.

Delicious Apple Muffin Recipe with Crumb Topping

This recipe yields soft and fluffy muffins filled with diced apples and topped with a sweet crumb mixture.

It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it a quick and satisfying option for any time of day.

Cook and Prep Time

• Servings: 12 muffins
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Cool Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the muffins:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¾ cup sugar (½ cup white + ¼ cup brown)
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 eggs + 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup milk
• 1½ cups diced apples (about 2 medium)

Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup flour
• ⅓ cup brown sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup softened butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Make the Muffin Batter:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  

4. Combine Mixtures:

• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
• Fold in the diced apples.

5. Prepare Crumb Topping:

• In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.

6. Fill Muffin Tin:

• Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Sprinkle the crumb topping over each muffin.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Sweet Desserts to Enjoy Next:

• Cozy up with a classic Apple Crisp with Oats for the perfect fall dessert.
• Keep it light and spiced with Homemade Instant Pot Applesauce.
• Add an elegant touch to your menu with Red Wine Poached Pears.
• Sweeten the holidays with a festive Christmas Bark Reindeer Treat.
• Bake a batch of chewy Halloween M&M Cookies for a seasonal dessert.

• Swap apples for pears or add diced peaches for a fruity twist.
• Mix in cranberries, raisins, or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
• Use maple syrup or honey instead of sugar for natural sweetness.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom along with the cinnamon for more spice.
• Top the muffins with a light glaze or drizzle of caramel for extra sweetness.

How to Store Apple Cinnamon Muffins

• Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days to stay fresh.
• Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 375 kcal
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 43g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 3g