The Apple Crumble Muffins That Will Make You Forget Pie

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
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   Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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   Mix Dry Muffin Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
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   Combine Wet Muffin Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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   Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Gently fold in the diced apples.
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   Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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   Add Crumble: Retrieve the chilled crumble topping from the refrigerator and generously sprinkle it over the top of each muffin.
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   Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
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   Cool: Remove from oven and let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.