Apple Pie Muffins

If you love the flavors of apple pie but want something quicker and easier to whip up, these Apple Pie Muffins with Cinnamon Crumble are the perfect solution! They’re moist, packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert.

These muffins combine the cozy, nostalgic flavors of apple pie with the convenience of a grab-and-go treat. The cinnamon crumble adds a sweet, crunchy contrast to the tender, moist muffin, making each bite irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a fall get-together or just satisfying your apple cravings, these muffins are a sure hit!

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Apple Pie Muffins:

For the Apple Pie Muffins:

• Large eggs: Provide structure and richness to the muffins, making them fluffy and moist.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the batter and helps create a tender crumb.
• Unsalted butter: Adds moisture and richness, ensuring the muffins are soft and buttery.
• Milk: Adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb.
• Neutral Oil: Provides moisture and ensures the muffins stay soft.
• Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle sweetness and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
• All-purpose flour: Provides the structure and base for the muffins.
• Baking powder: These leavening agents help the muffins rise and become fluffy.
• Ground cinnamon: These spices give the muffins their warm, seasonal flavor.
• Salt: Enhances all the other flavors and balances the sweetness.
• Apples: Adds a fresh, fruity bite to every muffin.

For the Cinnamon Crumble:

• All-purpose flour: The base for the crumble, providing structure and a slightly crunchy texture.
• Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a caramel-like flavor that complements the pumpkin perfectly.
• Ground cinnamon: Brings warmth and depth, enhancing the fall flavors of the muffins.
• Unsalted butter: Helps bind the crumble together while giving it a rich, buttery flavor.

Here are the essential tools you’ll need for making the Apple Pie Muffins:

• Mixing Bowls: You’ll need a few mixing bowls in different sizes to combine the dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
• Whisk: A whisk is essential for blending the dry ingredients and whisking the wet ingredients until smooth.
• Electric Mixer: An electric hand mixer or Stand Mixer will help you cream all of the ingredients, ensuring a smooth texture.
• Spatula: A silicone spatula is perfect for folding the wet and dry ingredients together without over-mixing.
• Muffin Pan: A muffin pan is needed to bake the muffins. Make sure it’s well-greased or lined with paper muffin liners.
• Measuring Scale: To accurately measure all your ingredients in grams.
• Cookie Scoop: A cookie scoop helps evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, ensuring uniform muffin sizes.
• Toothpicks: Toothpicks are handy for checking if the muffins are baked through.
• Cooling Rack: A cooling rack allows the muffins to cool evenly after baking, preventing them from becoming soggy.

Here is the full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 200 g (1 1/2 cups) flour
• 2 eggs
• 70 g (1/3 cup) sugar
• 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) neutral oil
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 apples, chopped into small cubes

For the cinnamon crumble:

• 60 g (1/4 cup) cold butter
• 80 g (2/3 cup) flour
• 35 g (3 tbsp) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Directions:

• Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, and oil to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Fold in the chopped apples carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
• Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to get it ready for baking.
• Prepare the Cinnamon Streusel: Combine cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon with a fork until you have a crumbly texture.
• Fill the Muffin Pan: Line your muffin pan with paper liners, fill each with batter, and sprinkle a generous amount of streusel on top of each muffin.
• Bake: Start baking at 200°C (390°F) for 7 minutes, then lower the temperature to 175°C (350°F) and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool before removing them from the pan. Once they’re cool, enjoy their delicious apple pie flavors!

Tips & Tricks:

• Choose the Right Apples: For the best flavor and texture, opt for apples that are firm and slightly tart, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. These varieties hold up well during baking and balance the sweetness of the muffins.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, be sure to mix just until the flour disappears. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins instead of light and fluffy ones.
• Chill the Streusel: After mixing the cinnamon streusel, place it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes while preparing the batter. Chilling helps create a crispier, crunchier topping.
• Fill Muffin Liners Generously: To get tall, bakery-style muffins, fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with batter. This ensures a good rise and gives you that perfect muffin dome.
• Double the Crumble: If you’re a fan of extra texture, feel free to double the cinnamon crumble recipe and pile it on top. It’ll add an even more delicious, buttery crunch.
• Test for Doneness: Start checking the muffins with a toothpick at the 15-minute mark after you reduce the oven temperature. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they’re done!
• Add a Glaze: For a more decadent treat, drizzle a simple vanilla or caramel glaze over the muffins once they’ve cooled for an extra layer of flavor.
• Store Properly: Keep the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to enjoy them warm.

These tips will help you achieve perfect and delicious Apple Pie Muffins that everyone will love!

More Fall Baking Ideas:

• Pumpkin Spice Pastry – Flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy pumpkin spice filling, perfect for a quick and cozy fall dessert!
• Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips – A moist, flavorful banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for any time of year!
• Pumpkin Crumble Muffins -Moist pumpkin muffins topped with a buttery crumble, combining all the best flavors of fall in one delicious bite.
• Mini Apple Pies – Enjoy all the classic flavors of apple pie in these perfectly portioned, bite-sized treats!

Watch the recipe video here. Let’s get to baking! Here is the full recipe: