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Country Apple Fritter Muffins Recipe

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Country Apple Fritter Muffins are a delightful treat featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apple batter topped with a sweet crumb topping and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. These muffins offer a perfect balance of softness and a crunchy topping, reminiscent of classic apple fritters transformed into portable, individual-sized delights ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups diced Granny Smith apples, peeled

Topping Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the peeled, diced Granny Smith apples carefully to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
  2. Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Ensure the topping is well mixed and crumbly.
  3. Assemble the Muffins: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle a generous amount of the crumb topping over each muffin batter portion.
  4. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  5. Prepare the Glaze: While the muffins bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny but able to drizzle.
  6. Glaze and Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack placed over parchment paper or a tray. Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins evenly. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firm texture, which hold up well during baking.
  • Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for both batter and topping to achieve the right texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep muffins tender.
  • The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  • These muffins keep well for up to 3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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