Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Delicious and moist apple cinnamon muffins perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Cooling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200 kcal
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muffin pan
Mixing Bowls
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spatula
For the crumb topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the muffins
- Paper muffin liners or cooking spray
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup whole or 2% milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large sweet-tart apple, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
For the glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk, apple cider, or apple juice plus more as needed
Make the crumb topping
Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-well muffin pan with paper liners or coat the wells with cooking spray.
Stir 4 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt together in a medium bowl with a fork until evenly moistened and a variety of crumb sizes form. Do not mix into a paste of uniform consistency.
Make the muffins
Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
Whisk 4 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup neutral oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt together in a large bowl. Whisk in ½ cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until combined.
Fold in the flour mixture and 1 peeled and diced medium apple with a flexible spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter between the muffin wells (about generous ¼ cup per well). Break up the topping and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter (about 2 tablespoons per well).
Bake until the muffins are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Make the glaze
Whisk ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, whisk in more milk a few drops at a time as needed. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the muffins with a small spoon and let sit until set, about 15 minutes.
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cinnamon Muffins, baking, Desserts, Easy Recipe, muffins, snack