Description
These Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are soft, moist, and loaded with warm cinnamon spice and fresh apple bits. The crumb topping adds a bakery-style crunch, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack. This egg-free and dairy-free recipe is easy to make and uses simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups peeled & chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1½ cups dairy-free milk
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp melted dairy-free butter
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted dairy-free butter
Instructions
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Toss in the chopped apples to coat them in flour.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, vinegar, vanilla extract, melted butter, oil, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill the Muffin Pan: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and fill each to the top with batter. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness.
- Letting the batter sit for a few minutes before baking helps create a fluffier texture.
- To make mini muffins, reduce the baking time to 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American