Glazed Apple Crumb Muffins

***Yield: 14 muffins, or 6 jumbo big muffins***

***Prep Time: 25 minutes***

***Total Time: 55 muffins***

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### Ingredients:

#### Crumb Topping

* 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
* 1 Tablespoon (15g) granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
* 2/3 cup (84g) all-purpose flour

#### Muffins

* 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
* 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
* 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs, at room temperature
* 1/2 cup (120g) yogurt, at room temperature
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (any kind), at room temperature
* 1 and 1/2 cups peeled, chopped apple (2 small apples)

#### Glaze

* 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
* 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream (or milk for a less creamy texture)
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

### Directions:

1. **Make the crumb topping:** In a medium bowl, combine both sugars, the cinnamon, and melted butter. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the flour. The crumb topping will be thick and crumbly. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. You may need a 2nd pan as this recipe makes up to 14 muffins, though you can always bake in batches using 1 pan. Set aside. \*See note about jumbo size muffins.
3. **Make the muffins:**Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then turn up to high speed until the mixture is combined and uniform in texture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, add the milk and apple, and mix on low speed until everything is combined.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into each cup or liner, filling each all the way to the top. Press a handful of the crumb topping into the top of each; crumble it with your hands to make some big chunks.
6. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (218°C) degrees, then keeping the muffins in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for 15-17 more minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 20-22 minutes.
7. **Make the glaze:**whisk all of the ingredients together and drizzle over warm muffins.
8. Muffins stay fresh stored at room temperature for a few days-- then transfer to the fridge for up to 1 week.

**Make ahead tip:** For longer storage, freeze glazed or unglazed muffins for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature or warm up in the microwave if desired.

### Recipe Notes:

For 6 jumbo muffins using a jumbo muffin pan, reduce baking time to 28-29 total minutes: 5 initial minutes at 425°F (218°C) and 23-24 minutes at 350°F (177°C).

\*Use your favorite yogurt; I prefer low fat plain Greek yogurt but regular (not Greek) would be just fine. Try with apple flavored, vanilla, honey, nonfat, or full fat. Sour cream works as well.

***Enjoy!!***