Cinnamon Crumble ▢¼ cup sugar ▢½ teaspoon cinnamon ▢3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ▢2 tablespoons butter, cubed Apple Muffin Batter ▢½ cup butter ▢1¼ cups sugar ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢2 eggs ▢1¾ cups all-purpose flour ▢2 teaspoons baking powder ▢½ teaspoon cinnamon ▢½ cup milk ▢2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples ▢½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease muffin pan with cooking spray or line with cupcake liners.
Make cinnamon crumble by mixing together sugar, cinnamon, flour, and cubed butter in a small bowl. Use a fork or pastry blender to create crumble (butter pieces should be small). Set aside.
Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat until mixed.
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add this to your creamed mixture, along with the milk, and mix until just incorporated. Fold in sliced apples.
Scoop into muffin cups until ¾ filled. Sprinkle with crumble and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.