Embrace the flavors of fall with these Apple & Spice Muffins! Warm cinnamon, fall spices, tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and a buttery brown sugar crumb topping, all drizzled with creamy LABNA frosting, make these the perfect cozy treat. Whether you’re sipping on coffee or enjoying a crisp autumn afternoon, these muffins are sure to bring all the cozy vibes.
LABNA Frosting Directions
Step 1
Beat LABNA and butter until smooth.
Step 2
Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla.
Step 3
Adjust consistency with cream if needed, and beat until fluffy.
Step 4
Frost cooled muffins and enjoy!
Apple and Spice Muffins Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2
Prep the apples: In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and the lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 3
Make the crumb topping: In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture. Set aside.
Step 4
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Step 5
Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil while mixing, then add the apple cider and vanilla. Separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil while mixing, then add the apple cider and vanilla.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts.
Step 7
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
Step 8
Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the crumb topping is golden.
Step 9
Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. And drizzle with the LABNA frosting.
