Raspberry Apple Crumble Muffins (Print View)

Moist muffins bursting with juicy raspberries and diced apples, finished with a buttery crumble topping.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
02 - 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)

→ Muffin Batter

03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

12 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cubed butter. Rub with fingertips or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until needed.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil or melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Carefully fold in diced apple and raspberries. If using frozen raspberries, toss them with a little flour beforehand to minimize color bleeding.
07 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups and sprinkle each generously with the prepared crumble topping.
08 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No-mixer needed: a bowl, a spoon, and the magic happens in minutes.
  • The secret crumble on top transforms each muffin into a bakery-worthy bite.
02 -
  • Don’t overmix the batter, or your muffins will be dense—fold gently and stop when just combined.
  • Sprinkling the fruit with a bit of flour truly keeps the colors bright and prevents sogginess.
03 -
  • If you ever forget to soften the butter for the crumble, just cube it straight from the fridge—cold butter is what gives you that classic crispy topping.
  • A few lemon zest shavings in the batter lift both the apple and berry flavors stunningly—try it on your next batch.
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