Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping

Apple Muffins are full of apples and cinnamon chips and then topped with a delicious crumb topping. They taste just like Fall but are good anytime of year.

Check out more of our delicious muffin recipes including Cinnamon Roll Muffins, Zucchini Muffins with Lemon Glaze and

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What is it about Fall that just says apples, cinnamon and nutmeg? Whether it is in an apple pie, a bar cookie or in a muffin, it’s an amazing flavor combination.

What kind of apple should I use for Apple Muffins?

The recipe calls for diced apple and grated apple.  I always use a  Granny Smith apple but you could use any tart, crisp apple.  Some good substitutes are a Gala, Fuji or Honey Crisp.  I like the texture that using both diced and grated apples give the muffins.

What are Cinnamon Chips?

The recipe also calls for cinnamon chips.  They are basically a cinnamon flavored chocolate chip. They can be found in the baking aisle, next to the chocolate chips. They can be hard to find but can usually be found during the holidays, so be sure and stock up then.  They store well in the freezer.  You can also find them on Amazon here.

If you can’t get any cinnamon chips, add a teaspoon of cinnamon into the batter, instead of 1/2 a teaspoon.

Muffin Making tips

• When mixing muffin batter, do not over mix.  I like to do it by hand so that I don’t over beat it in the mixer.  Over mixing the batter can cause it to be tough.  Just stir ingredients together until incorporated.
• Use a cupcake liner to make it easier to remove the muffins from the muffin tin.
• I also use this scoop to make sure my muffins are all the same size.

How to Make Apple Muffins

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
• Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
• In another bowl, beat the butter, sugars and eggs together until smooth. Add in vanilla.
• Fold in apples and cinnamon chips.
• Gradually add in the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
• Spoon the mixture into greased or lined muffin pan.

• Add the crumb topping and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• After removing from the oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin and then remove and finish cooling on a baking rack.

Crumb Topping for Muffins

The crumb topping is a mixture of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and flour and adds a delightful sweet topping to the muffin.  Blend the ingredients together until they are crumbly and then sprinkle on top of the muffins.

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Apple Muffin Recipe

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