Apple Crumble Muffins
These soft, fluffy apple muffins feature cinnamon and juicy apples, all topped with a crunchy oat crumble and vanilla icing.
The Breakdown
01. Apple Muffins
Soft, fluffy, and filled with juicy apples. Use sweet, crisp varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady.
02. Cinnamon Oat Crumble
A mix of flour, oats, sugar, butter, and cinnamon that bakes into a golden, crunchy topping.
03. Vanilla Icing
These muffins are finished with a sweet vanilla glaze made with powdered sugar, heavy cream or milk, and vanilla.
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Apple Crumble Muffins
These soft, fluffy apple muffins feature cinnamon and juicy apples, all topped with a crunchy oat crumble and vanilla icing.
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Muffin Batter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk*
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups apples peeled and cubed
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the crumble. Place in fridge while you prepare the batter.
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tray with muffin liners.
- Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the eggs and whisk until combined.
- Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla. Then, fold in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the apples and fold into the batter. Fill each muffin tin 3/4 full and top with the crumble mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the icing and drizzle on cooled muffins.
Notes
*To make homemade buttermilk: Stir together 3/4 cup of whole milk with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit for five minutes.
How to store: These muffins can be stored at room temperature on the counter in an airtight container for up to three days.
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