Apple Crumble Muffins - Ballerina Farm

Recipes Baked Goods, Fall, Kid Friendly, Snacks, Vegetarian

Apple Crumble Muffins

Prep time
1 hr
Cook time
45 mins
Yield
12 muffins
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Stuffed with apples and topped with a buttery oat crumble, these apple muffins are a treat. The muffin batter uses both yogurt and buttermilk for a dense, moist crumb as the tangy lactic acid tenderizes the flour and traps moisture. Plus, any extra syrup from the apple filling seeps into the muffin batter as it bakes, caramelizing against the sides of the tin and adding a sweet, spiced ribbon through the muffin. Be generous with the crumble, and enjoy these apple muffins all autumn.

Apple Crumble Muffins

Prep: 1 hrCook: 45 minsYield: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

    Apple Filling

    Crumble Topping

    Muffins

    Directions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 325-degrees Fahrenheit (165-degrees Celsius). Lightly butter and line a muffin tin.

    Apple Filling

    1. Dice the apples and add them to a medium pot along with the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
    2. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until the apples are soft and a caramel-like sauce has formed, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    3. Add the nutmeg, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

    Crumble Topping

    1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    2. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the mixture until coarse crumbs form. Keep in the fridge until ready to assemble.

    Muffin Base

    1. In a small pan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and flecks of browned milk solids settle to the bottom. Set aside to cool slightly.
    2. To a large bowl, add the browned butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, and buttermilk. Whisk to combine.
    3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt.
    4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
    5. Scoop the muffin batter about halfway into each prepared tin. Add a spoonful of apple filling, then top each muffin with the remaining batter. Spoon a bit more apple filling over the top. Finish each muffin with a generous amount of crumble topping.
    6. Transfer the muffins to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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