Dutch Apple Pie Muffins

Dutch Apple Pie Muffins are tender, spiced muffins filled with warm, cinnamon apples, topped with a buttery oat streusel and finished with a sweet glaze.

What You’ll Need

For the Apple Filling:

• 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 3 tablespoons water

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

• 2 tablespoons cold butter

For the Muffin Batter:

• 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 3/4 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup canola oil

For the Glaze:

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1–2 teaspoons milk

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How to Make Them

1. Prepare the Apple Filling
   In a small saucepan, combine apples, sugar, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool.

2. Make the Topping
   Combine brown sugar, flour, and oats. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.

3. Prepare the Muffins
   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Stir wet ingredients into dry just until moistened.

4. Assemble
   Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full with batter. Drop apple mixture by tablespoonfuls into the center of each muffin. Sprinkle with topping.

5. Bake
   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

6. Glaze
   Combine confectioners’ sugar and milk. Drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.

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Serving suggestions

• Serve warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of caramel.

• Pair with coffee, cider, or tea for a classic fall breakfast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of apples?
Yes, firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best.

Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes, freeze fully cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Can I make them gluten-free?
Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; texture may be slightly different.

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Dutch Apple Pie Muffins

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPING:

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons cold butter

BATTER:

• 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1t pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup canola oil

GLAZE:

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Set aside to cool.
2. For topping, combine the brown sugar, flour and oats. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, vanilla and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Drop apple mixture by tablespoonfuls into the center of each muffin. Sprinkle with topping.
4. Bake at 400° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over muffins. Serve warm.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dutch-apple-pie-muffins/

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