Best 8 Crunchy Apple Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast treats, few things can rival the delight of a perfectly baked crunchy apple muffin. With their golden-brown exteriors, tender and moist interiors, and explosion of sweet-tart apple chunks, these culinary wonders are a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're starting your day with a warm and comforting bite or indulging in a sweet afternoon snack, a crunchy apple muffin is the epitome of culinary bliss. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of creating the ultimate crunchy apple muffin, transforming your kitchen into a haven of aromatic goodness.

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STAY-MOIST APPLE MUFFINS!



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Recipe VIDEO above. These muffins are a miracle - they stay moist for 4 to 5 days!! KEY TIP: Do not over mix batter (causes dry muffin), stir until flour is just incorporated, few lumps is fine. This recipe will work with cup measures regardless of which country you are in, with the exception of Japan - please use weights provided.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Baking

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 level cups apple pieces (peeled) (, 0.7 cm / 1/3" cubes (2 large apples, I use red))
1 tbsp melted butter (, for muffin tim (or use paper liners))
115g / 0.5 cup unsalted butter (, melted (1 stick))
1 cup (200g) brown sugar (, packed)
2/3 cup (165 ml) milk ((low fat, full fat, non dairy also fine))
1 large egg ((approx 60g / 2 oz))
1 tsp white vinegar ((or any other clear vinegar))
2 cups (300g) wholemeal flour ((wholewheat flour)(white also ok, Note 1))
1 tsp baking soda (bi carb) ((NOT baking powder))
1 tsp cinnamon powder
Pinch salt
2 tbsp raw sugar ((demerara sugar - large granules))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
  • Brush a 12 hole, standard muffin tin with melted butter, or line with paper cases. (Note 3)
  • Place butter and brown sugar in a bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Add milk, then egg and vinegar. Whisk to combine.
  • Scatter flour across batter surface, followed by baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk 10 times until the flour is incorporated - some lumps is fine.
  • Stir through apple -minimum stirs just to disperse.
  • Scoop batter into muffin tin - I use an ice cream scoop - filling it all the way to the top. If using a scooper, leave it the slight ball shape (see video) - don't smooth the top. You should get 12 (see Note 3).
  • Sprinkle with sugar (if using - makes surface slightly crispy), place muffins in the oven.
  • Immediately turn down to 180C/350F.
  • Bake for 20 minutes (standard) or 18 minutes (fan / convection) , or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container - it will stay moist for up to 5 days. These also freeze very well.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 103 g, Calories 253 kcal

APPLE CRUNCH MUFFINS



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These apple-filled muffins taste like little coffee cakes. I sometimes drizzle hot caramel over the muffins and serve them as dessert. -Brenda Betz, Oakland, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped tart apple
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. , For topping, combine the walnuts, flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about two-thirds of the topping over batter. Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining topping. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted neat the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHUNKY APPLE MUFFINS



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A can't-resist breakfast treat combines autumn's flavors: cinnamon, toasted nuts, and tart Granny Smith apples.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable cooking spray
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon plus 2 pinches salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (omit if serving to children under 4)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray; set aside. Cut 3 apple quarters into 1/4-inch dice; cut remaining apple quarter into 12 thin slices for garnish.
  • Whisk together sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add diced apple and walnuts, if using; toss to coat. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and butter in a small bowl. Gently fold buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Top each with an apple slice. Bake until muffins are brown around edges and spring back when touched, 16 to 18 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly, about 5 minutes, before turning out of tin onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUICK AND EASY APPLE MUFFINS



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A wonderful muffin recipe that's not too sweet! I like to add extra cinnamon for some more flavor. Great for breakfast with tea or coffee.

Provided by MEVERTSE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, stir together milk, egg and butter. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Fold in chopped apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

APPLE CRUNCH MUFFINS



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From a TOH recipe booklet on muffins. I love the bits of apple within the muffin and just LOVE the crunchy topping. I've used chopped almonds instead of the walnuts for the topping and it works great so feel free to adjust the nuts in the topping to your liking but don't leave them out as they are a key to the flavors of this muffin.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups sour cream (low-fat or non fat is fine)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup tart apple, unpeeled and diced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (I love almonds too)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

Steps:

  • FOR MUFFINS: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream and butter together.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Fold in the diced apple into the batter.
  • Fill greased or lined muffin cups one-third full.
  • FOR TOPPING: In a bowl, combine the nuts, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle about two-thirds of the topping over the batter in the cups.
  • Top with remaining batter and then sprinkle the remainder of the topping mix over each muffin.
  • Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 121.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.4

APPLE CRUNCH MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Crunch Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour, Sifted
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, Ground
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg, Slightly Beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup tart apple (Apples are to be washed and cored. Shred the unpeeled apples for recipe)
nut crunch topping

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening with pastry blender until fine crumbs form.
  • Combine egg and milk.
  • Add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten.
  • Stir in apples.
  • Spoon batter into paper-lined 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.
  • Sprinkle with nut crunch topping.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with butter and homemade jelly or jam.
  • NUT CRUNCH TOPPING: Mix together 1/4 c brown sugar (packed), 1/4 c chopped pecans and 1/2 t ground cinnamon in small bowl.

CRUNCHY APPLE MUFFINS



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"I enjoy baking muffins--especially when they feature healthy ingredients like these do," says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The crunchy topping and juicy apple bits add just the right sweetness to these jumbo muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped peeled tart apples
TOPPING:
1/4 cup reduced-fat granola cereal
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Coat jumbo muffin cups with cooking spray; fill half full., For topping, combine the cereal, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and milk. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRUNCHY APPLE MUFFINS



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'I enjoy baking muffins--especially when they feature healthy ingredients like these do,' says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The crunchy topping and juicy apple bits add just the right sweetness to these jumbo muffins.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1 cup tart apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¼ cup reduced-fat granola cereal
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons fat free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Coat jumbo muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; fill half full.
  • For topping, combine the cereal, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and milk. Sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 305 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples: This will give your muffins the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core the apples before chopping them: This will make it easier to mix them into the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about ⅔ full: This will prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help them to keep their shape.

Conclusion:

These crunchy apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover apples. With their moist, tender crumb and sweet, crunchy apples, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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