Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
These apple cinnamon crumb muffins are soft, spiced and topped with a buttery oat crumble and a tangy drizzle. They’re simple to make and perfect for cozy mornings or snacks. Try them fresh or make ahead for the week.
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter
- 1 ½ Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Cup oats quick-cooking
- 2 ¼ Teaspoons baking powder
- ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ Cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1 Stick butter unsalted, melted and cooled
- ½ Cup milk
- 1 ¼ Cups apple peeled and diced, I used Macintosh
For the Topping
- ½ Cup oats quick-cooking
- ¼ Cup all purpose flour
- ¼ Cup brown sugar packed
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
For the Icing
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 2 Ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 ½ Cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, butter, and milk.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir in apple.
- Divide batter evenly between muffin cups.
- Whisk together oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in butter until clumpy.
- Sprinkle each muffin with crumb topping.
- Bake about 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- To make the icing, cream melted butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes until very fluffy. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
- Drizzle icing over top of each muffin.
Notes
Avoid overmixing: Gently fold the batter to keep the muffins light.
Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the batter come together more smoothly.
Dice apples small: Smaller pieces distribute better and cook evenly.
Chill before icing: Let the muffins cool so the drizzle doesn’t melt and run off.
Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the batter come together more smoothly.
Dice apples small: Smaller pieces distribute better and cook evenly.
Chill before icing: Let the muffins cool so the drizzle doesn’t melt and run off.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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