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Apple Crumble Muffins

Delicious and heartwarming muffins filled with juicy apples and topped with a sweet crumble.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup peeled, diced apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and diced apples, in a separate bowl.
  4. Bring it all together by pouring the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
  5. Prepare the crumble topping by mixing the brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Fill the muffin tin, spooning the batter in about two-thirds of the way full.
  7. Top each muffin with the crumble mixture.
  8. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins are great warm with powdered sugar, butter, or even ice cream!

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