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.
Posted April 11, 2016, Updated December 17, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Without further ado here is the recipe for Apple Crunch Muffins, its so simple you are bound to have all the ingredients on hand.
Apple Crunch Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups White Sugar, 330 grams
- 1 Cup Oil (or 225g Butter, Melted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
- 3 Cups Plain White Flour, 450 grams
- 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, 100 grams
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!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 220mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 5g
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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.
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Happy Baking!
Anna
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.
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.
Lynne says
Is it really 1 tablespoon vanilla?
justamumnz says
Yes
RP says
Can i add dates to this?
Crystal says
Hi, what type of oil is used?
justamumnz says
I usually use canola oil
Hannah says
These are awesome! Big hit with my kids yay!
Barbara says
Could this recipe be made in Texas muffin pans and, if so, how long would it vary the cooking time please?
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 ☺️
Rose Canton says
Hi – Just made these….delicious. Can you freeze these?
justamumnz says
Yes definitely
Caitlin says
Yum, I made these today -added a grated carrot as well and they are delicious.
justamumnz says
Wonderful! Great idea to add carrots ☺️
Caitlin says
I’m always trying to add hidden veggies for my fussy son ?☺️
Looking forward to trying some more of your recipes!
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
justamumnz says
Hi, plain white flour unless I specify otherwise. ☺️ Enjoy
Barbara Bell says
Thank you
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
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Sirena Devine aka dark queen says
Love this. Will try it out in a gluten free form for my husband
justamumnz says
Great idea! Let me know how it turns out ?