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Apple Crunch Muffins

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We have been blessed with such an over abundance of tasty apples this year. We are fairly terrible gardeners so its survival of the fittest around here.

Apple Crunch Muffins

That means last year we had 3 apples and this year we had 43 on our little but sturdy dwarf apple tree. I am quite sure that watering and fertilizing a fruit tree would be incredibly helpful to its survival but there always seem to be other things to do. However we are certainly enjoying this years crop and it has made us test many new recipes to try and find the perfect way to use up all these gorgeous fruits.

Apple Crunch Muffins

These muffins are absolutely delicious. They are packed with fruit, because in my opinion half a grated apple does not an apple muffin make! It is of course paired with the classic combination of cinnamon and brown sugar so really covers off all the delicious comfort food bases that you want from an apple muffin.

Apple Crunch Muffins

My original recipe calls for oil but were out of oil and I replaced it with butter and the muffins were just as delicious as they always are. It adds more depth to the flavour, so please feel free to use either.

The “Crunch” is created by a generous sprinkling of brown sugar over the top of the muffins just before you bake them. The combination of the crunchy top and the sweet moist appley muffin is just delicious. These are lovely both cold and warm and will make a perfect addition to the kids lunch boxes too.

Apple Crunch Muffins

Without further ado here is the recipe, its so simple you are bound to have all the ingredients on hand.

Apple Crunch Muffins

Apple Crunch Muffins

Yield: 18
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups White Sugar
  • 1 Cup Oil (or 225g Butter, Melted)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 Cups Apples (Approx 3 Apples) Peeled, Cored, Diced

Topping

  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 175C
  • Prepare muffin trays with muffin liners or cupcake cases
  • In a food mixer add the sugar and oil (or butter) and cream the mixture until smooth and creamy, approx 3 minutes, add the eggs and vanilla and incorporate well for a further 2 minutes. (or in a bowl with a whisk and a strong arm!)
  • Add to this the Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Cinnamon and mix until just combined.
  • Add the diced apple and stir well, this is a very thick mixture.
  • Spoon the mixture into the cases to 3/4 full
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar over the tops of the muffins
  • Bake for 18-23 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then transfer the muffins to a tray to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy
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    It is as simple as that, I love easy muffin recipes, the most painful part of this is peeling and prepping the apples but absolutely worth it in the end! My son adores these muffins and we make them often together on weekends.

    Apple Crunch Muffins

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    Comment below with your favourite apple recipes and I might just try them out. 🙂

    Happy Baking

    Anna

    Comments

    1. Anna says

      I haven’t made these yet but wondered is it possible for u to give the grams equivalent for your recipes each time? That wd b very helpful.

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      • justamumnz says

        Thanks Anna, great name by the way! I am slowly working my way through my recipes to include this, I will make this one next on my list.

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    5. Barbara says

      Could this recipe be made in Texas muffin pans and, if so, how long would it vary the cooking time please?

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      • justamumnz says

        Yes you can. I would set the timer for 20 minutes then keep an eye on them from there, checking every few minutes. They are done when a skewer comes out clean ☺️

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        • Caitlin says

          I’m always trying to add hidden veggies for my fussy son ?☺️
          Looking forward to trying some more of your recipes!

    8. Barbara Bell says

      Hi, is the flour plain or self raising please? Want to try this recipe today as it sounds very tasty and it is a chilly day in Queensland – perfect

      Reply

    9. Jessica says

      These sound so good! I can just imagine eating one in the fall, all warm and satisfying with a hot cup of coffee. Thanks for sharing at our Tips & Tricks Link Party!

      Jessica
      My Life by Jess

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