Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins feature a delightful blend of warm cinnamon, tender chopped apples, and a sweet crumb topping, making them the perfect comforting breakfast treat or snack. Moist and flavorful, these muffins are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
Crumb Topping:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup neutral oil. Add the 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make muffins tough.
- Add apples: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of chopped apples, distributing them evenly through the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan’s 12 cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare crumb topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add topping and bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin cup filled with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and store: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary depending on brands and products used.
- For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and flavor.
- Muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.