5. Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping

These Apple Muffins with Crumb Topping are a delightful treat combining moist apple-infused muffins with a buttery crumb topping and a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

For the Crumb Topping:

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Muffins:

1 cup peeled and chopped apples
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly greasing it or lining with paper liners. Set aside.
Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clumps. Set aside.
Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to blend the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, melted butter, and canola oil until well combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
Evenly distribute the crumb topping over the muffins, pressing it lightly into the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.