These Apple Spice Crumb Muffins are the perfect little breakfast treat to welcome in September. The warm spices of cinnamon, cardamon and nutmeg and a delicious crumb topping make these muffins irresistible!
Forgive me folks. I’ve crumbled under the pressure. I held out as long as I possibly could. But with scenes of kids boarding school buses, End of Summer Sale signs plastered everywhere AND seeing as today is September 1st, I thought it was as good a day as any to share something with a hint of fall. These Apple Spice Crumb Muffins are perfect for the kiddos for breakfast before school, as a little lunchbox treat, or even as a special delivery for those fabulous teachers at school.
You know me guys, I’m a total summer girl at heart. And I know this weekend is not technically the last weekend of summer, but since almost all kids will be headed back to school next week, it kind of feels like it is, unfortunately. So with fall staring me straight in the face everywhere I go, I kinda had a craving for something warm and cinnamony. Can you blame me? It’s not like I’m sharing something pumpkin after all. That’ll come, I promise, but not quite yet. I have to draw the line somewhere.
These muffins get an A+ in my book! The applesauce in the batter makes them incredibly moist. While the warm spices of cinnamon, cardamon and nutmeg are the unmistakable flavors of fall. And who can resist a crumb topping?! And while we’re at it, why not add a little drizzle of vanilla glaze on top right? Don’t mind if I do! Hope you enjoy these friends.
I hope you all have some fun planned for the Labor Day weekend! I’ll be spending the weekend at the beach with family and friends! See you back at the BHK next Thursday!
Ingredients
- Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 6 Tbsp. butter melted
- Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cardamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce unsweetened
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar sifted
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside,
- For the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the meted butter with a fork. Mix until crumbly. Put bowl in refrigerator while you make the muffin batter.
- Muffins: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time until well combined, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
- Reduce speed to low. Add applesauce then flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not over mix.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Remove crumb topping from frige and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle some crumbs on top of each muffin. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until tester comes out clean when inserted in middle of muffin.
- Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.
- While muffins are cooling, in a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for vanilla glaze adding additional milk if needed for drizzling consistency.
- When muffins are cool, drizzle with vanilla glaze.
As you bid Summer adieu, we welcome Spring in South Africa. :) These muffins look absolutely scrumptious Mary Ann! I love the look of that drizzle.
You’re so lucky Alida! I do love fall, but spring with the idea of summer shortly after is always so exciting! These muffins are a favorite for fall at our house!
Not too early for apples for me, Mary Anne! I’m already dreaming of crisps, pies, and the sorts. Love the crumb topping and the touch of cardamom in these. Perfect for back to school and packing in lunches too!
Great Emily! I love cardamon. It’s one of my favorite spices, especially in my fall baking. Hope you enjoy these if you give them a try. Happy weekend!
I am so glad I stumbled on to yor blog! Your recipes are amazing. You never disappoint, Mary Ann! So far everything I’ve made is scrumshious! Keep those recipes coming. My family thanks you!
I’m so glad too Nancie! These muffins are definitely worth a go! Those fall spices are so warm and comforting! Hope you and your family enjoy! Happy weekend my friend!
Never too early for something as delicious as these. And, well, I’m a huge Fall Fan girl so….. :D Brilliant putting the apple sauce in the muffins for extra apple flavour and moisture and vanilla glaze? Extra for me, please :) Pinned, of course.
Have a fantastic long weekend at the beach! Supposed to rain ’round here, so we plan on chilling and cooking and eating at home and just enjoying that wonderful extra day ;)
Awesome Dawn! My favorite part of these muffins are those warm fall spices, and of course that crumb topping! Hope the weather for the weekend clears up for you. If not, it should be a great weekend for movie watching and relaxing! Have fun! XO
I’ve been eating all the apples over here, so I don’t blame you!! And crazy you are posting this because I had a hankering for some apple muffins. Clearly these Apple Spice Crumb Muffin more than fit the bil!! These look seriously delicious, Mary Ann! I am a sucker for anything with a crumb topping and those spices sound perfect! I’ll be putting extra glaze of mine! Soooooooo good! Pinned! Cheers to a wonderful weekend, friend!
Good Chey! I knew you would like these muffins. I like to post non-chocolate recipes specifically with you in mind! I love the crumb topping too and of course that glaze! Is there any other way? Enjoy your long weekend! XO
I LOVE the warming ingredients in this muffin, Mary Ann! Thing is, apples are falling off the trees here in the PNW (early yes), so despite the fact that we’ve several weeks before Summer’s end, apples are here now and in season. So let’s enjoy them while the fruit is here and now! Never mind school starting or the commercialization of all things Fall… the apples are HERE!! Delicious my dear!
Yes, yes, yes Traci! I actually like to make my own homemade applesauce for these muffins when I have the extra time. The smell of it cooking on the stove is wonderful! Happy weekend!
I love the combination of apple and cinnamon and these muffins look divine! Possibly the most beautiful photographs of an apple too!
Thank you so much Anna! Your compliments have made my day! Hope you enjoy these!
Well, if summer HAS to leave us, at least there are these gorgeous apple spice muffins to comfort us! I love those wrapper btw – where did you get them? Happy long weekend, my friend!
I agree Kate! Those wrappers were another awesome HomeGoods score! I get the best stuff there! Happy Labor Day weekend! XO
I don’t blame you for giving in to these apple muffins! They are perfect for September 1st, but I’m holding on to summer and headed to the beach for the weekend too! Enjoy!
Hope you have a great time Rachelle!
Lovely! I’ve been secretly Fall baking for a few weeks now. Couldn’t help myself either. I’ll be adding these to the list :)
So glad I’m not alone Jennifer! I couldn’t resist! Hope you enjoy!
These gorgeous muffins make the transition into fall so much easier! Crumb topping and glaze? Be still my heart!
I love the warm spices of fall Cathy! And you know being a Jersey girl, I love my crumb topping!
Not too early at all! It’s still wintery cold here in Melbourne so I’m loving being able to squeeze in a few Northern hemisphere autumn recipes before spring and summer properly hit here. Love the sound of these muffins – and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Thanks so much Claudia! These are perfect way to welcome fall here in the U.S. and perfect for your cold wintry weather in Melbourne! Hope you enjoy!
This makes it a bit easier to say goodbye to summer. It is so cool here in DC today and I have to say I am loving it. Fall is almost like spring around here with perfect 70 degree days. I can’t wait to get my hands on fresh Honey Crisp apples at my local market! I’ll bet homemade applesauce in these gorgeous muffins of yours is to die for good. Have a great long weekend Mary Ann!
I make these often with some homemade applesauce Karen! Today it’s perfect weather here too at the Jersey Shore, but tomorrow may be another story! Tropical storm weather heading our way! Boo!
Well I’m certainly glad you crumbled, the muffins look terrific.
Thanks so much Karen! I hope you enjoy them if you give them a try! Happy weekend!
Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the last days of summer. I totally understand your feelings about summer ending, yucks! Your muffins look terrific and delicious.
Thanks Gerlinde! I hope you enjoy your weekend too!
Beautiful muffins! I do love fall….but maybe what I really love is the change of seasons. These muffins sound so delightful and very fall like! :)
Thanks Kathy! Me too! Even though summer is my favorite, I still love lots of things about the different seasons.
These muffins look wonderful, Mary Ann! It does feel like the end of summer and I’m ready for all the fall baking :) I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day at the beach!
I did! I hope you enjoyed your weekend too! I’m always excited for fall baking! Have a great week!
These look delicious, Mary Ann! Thank you on behalf of all fall lovers for giving in and sharing an apple recipe. I love the idea of these for breakfast before school, too!
Thanks so much Morgan! They are such a great little treat for the kids before school! We love them at our house! Enjoy!
These muffins look like the best way to start a school day :) I love that touch of cardamom!
You’ll love these Megan! I love the cardamon too. And that crumb topping!
As hard as it is for me to let go of summer – I am so excited for fall! It’s never too early for apples in my books – and these muffins look fabulous, I would definitely love these as a back to school treat when I was younger, but I would love one even more now! Yum, yum. Hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend!
I know Michelle! It’s always tough letting go of summer, but fall baking always make it better! Hope your weekend was wonderful too. Enjoy these!
Those muffins look incredible. I adore the crumb topping and sweet drizzle! I wish I had one right now.
Thanks Jen! They’re perfect for fall! They soften the “back to school” blow!
I love that you have apples and apple sauce in these delicious muffins, Mary Ann. They look perfect for fall. I think I need to make a big batch to bring into work. I hope you had a great holiday weekend!
The weekend was wonderful Geraldine! I hope yours was awesome too! Fall baking makes the end of summer more bearable!
I love these, I’m craving apples right now! I also love your muffin liners!
They’re so perfect for fall Sue! I got those liners at my local Home Goods!
Give me all the apples! I’m so ready to whip up some Autumn inspired recipes, like these muffins and welcome in the cozy with open arms.
Yay! I knew I could count on you Nicole! These are so yummy!
Everything about these muffins screams, “make me!”. Haha. Those spices and that crumble are just perfect. Who needs summer when you have these?! Delicious, Mary Ann!
I’m so glad Tessa! Hope you enjoy them! XO
These muffins look absolutely AMAZING!!! I will definitely be making these soon for breakfast <3
Awesome Anne! You’re going to love them!
These muffins are gorgeous! I adore the spice and crumb topping!
I knew you’d like these Laura! Fall baking is now in full swing!