Country Apple Fritter Muffins Recipe

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples gently to distribute evenly through the batter.

2. 2

   Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set this mixture aside for topping the muffins later.

3. 3

   Fill the Muffin Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the prepared topping generously over each muffin.

4. 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. 5

   Prepare the Glaze: While the muffins bake, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity if needed to reach desired consistency.

6. 6

   Glaze the Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm muffins evenly and let it set before serving.