Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are bursting with chunks of sweet-tart apples, infused with warm cinnamon, and topped with a buttery crumb streusel. Moist, fluffy, and filled with cozy fall flavors, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 and 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease or line a muffin pan.
- Prepare crumb topping: mix sugars and cinnamon, stir in butter, then flour with a fork to form crumbles.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, then mix.
- Gradually add dry mix and milk. Fold in chopped apples.
- Divide batter into muffin cups and top with crumb topping.
- Bake 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake 15–18 more minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Add glaze if desired.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Don’t skip the high-heat baking start—it ensures tall muffin tops.
- The batter should be thick but scoopable. Adjust with milk/flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Muffins, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: ~245
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~220mg
- Fat: ~11g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~33g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~45mg
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