Apple Crisp Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Crisp Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar + ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Vegetable Oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Crisp Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners or grease well with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¾ cup granulated sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
6. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a crumble topping (optional: Combine ¼ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour. Cut in 1 tablespoon cold butter until crumbly).
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these delicious Apple Crisp Muffins warm or at room temperature!