Name: Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Oatmeal Crumb Topping
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs; ½ cup (90g) brown sugar; ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil; 2/3 cup (160ml) water; 1 ¾ cup (210g) flour; 2 tsp (10ml) baking powder; 2 tsp (10ml) cinnamon; ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt; ¾ cup (110g) apples, diced; 1/3 cup (50g) currants or raisins; 1/3 cup (50g) walnuts, chopped; 4 tbsp. (30g) flour; 3 tbsp. (25g) old fashioned oatmeal; 1 tbsp. (12g) brown sugar; ¼ tsp (1.25ml) cinnamon; ½ tsp (2.5ml) baking powder; 3 tbsp. (45ml) butter, melted; ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract

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This is the best muffin recipe for a lazy weekend! They are so flavorful thanks to the brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with a crunchy oatmeal crumb topping and bursting with currants and walnuts, the combination is just divine!

These muffins are also so easy to put together and you probably have all of the ingredients just sitting in your pantry and fridge!

Why You’ll Love these Muffins:

These muffins are moist and flavorful
The crunchy crumb topping is the perfect complement to the apples and raisins underneath
They require no electric mixer! They can be whipped up in just a few bowls and a whisk

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Step#1: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl mix together all the wet ingredients and the brown sugar. The brown sugar gives these muffins such a wonderful flavor, deeper and richer than regular white sugar.

How to Soften Brown Sugar That Has Hardened

If your brown sugar has hardened you can soften it up by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving it at 5-second increments until it’s soft.

Step#2: Whisk the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Then add the dry to the wet, mixing in a little at a time in thirds, until combined. I like to mix my muffin batter with a whisk, I find it’s a more gentle way to combine the dry and wet and prevent over-mixing.

What Apples Are Best for Muffins?

I like to use Fuji apples for these muffins because I like a little bit of tartness. For a sweeter apple though you could use gala apples. Or you could also use freeze-dried apples too! Be sure to cut your apples into a small dice. This will assure they will be tender after they are baked.

Step#3: Fold in your mix-ins

Add the apples, currants, and walnuts and gently fold them into the batter. I like to use currants in muffins instead of raisins because they are smaller they tend to work a bit better in a muffin. Instead of walnuts, you could also use pecans if you prefer.

Step#4: Scoop Batter into Muffin Tray

I’m in love with this new Silpat muffin tray because it’s so easy! There is no need to grease the tray or use muffin papers. Just place the tray on a baking sheet and fill the wells.

An Effortless Release

The best part is how easily the muffins just pop right out! They also look so pretty too and would make a great muffin for a special breakfast or brunch.

How To Make The Oatmeal Crumb Topping

In a small bowl combine flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
If you have left-over oatmeal another great recipe is my Make-Ahead Oatmeal Cups. A great breakfast recipe that can be made ahead and frozen, then reheated in the microwave when needed!
Then add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine and a crumbly mixture will form.
This is a great crumb topping you can use for any muffin recipe or is very similar to my Classic Crumb Cake Recipe.
Add a teaspoon of the crumb topping to each muffin well.

Step#5: Bake!

Place your muffins in a 375F oven for 20-25 minutes until muffins are golden brown and baked through.

Freezing The Muffins

These muffins freeze beautifully. Once they are baked, allow them to cool completely and then transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and freeze.
To re-heat wrap in a paper towel and microwave at :30 increments until warmed through.
These are really good slathered with a pat of butter! I hope you enjoy it!

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