#MuffinMonday: Apple Pie Crumb Muffins
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
For the streusel:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice mix
  • 2 tablespoons currants
  • 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple (shredded and liquid drained off)
  • 1/3 cup currants
  • Grated zest of lemon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and generously grease or line a 12 hole muffin pan.
To Make the Streusel:
  1. Put the flour, brown sugar and apple pie spice mix in a small bowl and sift them through your fingers to blend.
  2. Add the bits of cold butter and toss to get irregularly shaped crumbs. Add the currants and mix and until evenly distributed.
  3. Set aside in the refrigerator for the moment. (Kitchen Tip: You can make the crumbs up to 3 days ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator.)
To Make the Muffins:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice mix, brown sugar and salt. Mix well making sure there are no lumps. Add the currants and mix until evenly distributed.
  2. In another medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, shredded apples, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
  3. Pour the apple mixture over the dry ingredients and whisk gently but quickly stir to blend.
  4. Add the zest gently mix to combine. The batter would be lumpy but that's okay, do not overmix it.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  6. Sprinkle some streusel over each muffin, then use your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the batter.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden or a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
  8. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold.
Recipe by Baker Street at https://bakerstreet.tv/2012/10/muffinmonday-apple-pie-crumb-muffins/