Apple Nut Cinnamon Muffins With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Nut Cinnamon Muffins With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Topping

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
• Apple
• Walnuts
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• Brown Sugar

How to Make Apple Nut Cinnamon Muffins With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Topping

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a 16-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Measure out 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture and set aside for the topping.
6. Add 2 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the remaining flour mixture.
7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 cup half-and-half cream.
8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
9. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
10. In a small bowl, combine the reserved 1/4 cup crumb mixture, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar.
11. Mix until well combined.
12. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over each muffin.
13. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.