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    Home » Recipes » Baking, Desserts & Sweets » Muffins

    Toffee Apple Muffins

    Published: September 24, 2024 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 178 Comments

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    If you are a fan of toffee apple, then these Toffee Apple Muffins are right up your alley.

    Fresh apples are in season. This easy muffin recipe is just what you need. Apple and toffee-topped muffins are perfect for fall (or any season of the year). You will want to give these Apple Cranberry Scones a try too.

    Apple muffins with toffee bits are perfect for fall.

    A fun twist on toffee apples, this fall-inspired muffin recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and snacks. It’s a treat for any season.

    Were you one of those lucky kids that had a neighbour who made toffee apples at Halloween? You had to run to that house first to ensure you got yours. I remember those days.

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    We all know apples and cinnamon are a winning combination. The aroma as it bakes is so heavenly. Eating apple streusel muffins right out of the oven slightly warm is my kind of wonderful.

    Oatmeal apple muffins are a hit in our house, especially when we have them for breakfast. Apple Fig & Oatmeal muffins are one of our favourites this time of year. 

    With the cooler weather on the way, the fall flavour season is here. Pumpkin and apple recipes are flooding social media right now, and rightly so. I happen to think this particular flavour season rocks.

    Muffins getting sprinkled with toffee topping before going into the oven.

    What’s In Toffee Apple Muffins?

    The idea around this easy apple muffin recipe was to get the taste of toffee apples without the sugar rush.

    • fresh apples
    • milk
    • butter
    • flour 
    • maple syrup
    • graham cracker crumbs
    • eggs
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • Skor Bits (the awesome toffee topping)

    Toffee bits are so good. I can eat them by the handful (and do). What a great way to get that toffee taste in recipes, and the perfect topping on muffins and cakes.

    If you prefer, you can always choose other toppings. These fresh apple muffins would also be delicious with a crumble or streusel topping. You can never go wrong with cinnamon and brown sugar, it works perfectly on Cinnamon Coffee Cake.

    Have you ever tried Smoked Grilled Apples? So delicious and they make a great Thanksgiving dessert. Your guests will be impressed. 

    Apple Muffins right out of the oven

    Baking Apple Muffins From Scratch

    If you are new to baking, muffins are a great place to start. It’s like making mini apple cakes. With a bit of peeling, dicing, and mixing, you will master this easy muffin recipe in no time. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    1. Peel and dice the fresh apples and place them in a bowl.
    2. Preheat your oven and prepare your muffin tins. I prefer to line them with muffin liners.
    3. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    4. Combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl.
    5. Mix the wet and dry ingredients.
    6. Fold in the apples.
    7. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin (about ⅔ full).
    8. Top with the toffee bits.
    9. Bake.
    10. Cool
    11. Eat!!
    How long will muffins stay fresh after baking?

    Usually about 1-2 days.

    How do you store muffins?

    You can store them for about 4 days in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate muffins as it will make them dry out.

    Can you freeze muffins?

    You can freeze muffins for up to 3 months. I like to individually wrap them in plastic and place them in a freezer bag. This way I can take out the amount I need. Thaw at room temperature.

    How do you warm muffins?

    You can heat them in the microwave on a medium setting for about 20 seconds. You can also wrap them in foil and warm them in the oven on a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

    Can I substitute applesauce for diced apples?

    Yes you can. One apple is roughly 3 ounces of applesauce.

    Muffins cooling on a rack.

    Which Apples Are Best For Muffins

    We love visiting the local Ontario apple orchards this time of year. Freshly picked apples are super healthy and delicious. Our favourites are Honey Crisp and Courtland.

    I prefer an apple that keeps a firm structure during the baking process. Each area has lots of great varieties to choose from. Even your local supermarket will have apples from other regions.

    Other apples great for baking include:

    • Granny Smith
    • Pink Lady
    • Mutsu (or Crispin)
    • Braeburn
    • Northern Spy
    Apple and Toffee Muffins on a white table

    Have you seen my apple roundup of 19 Delicious Ways To Use Apples? You won’t know which recipe to make first. Give some of these delicious apple recipes a try:

    • Apple Cottage Cheese Smoothie is great for lunch or after a workout.
    • Fall Flavours Apple Chickpea All Day Salad literally has you covered from breakfast to dessert.
    • Puff Pastry Fried Apple Tarts combine the goodness of southern fried apples, baked in a puff pastry tart shell.
    • Apple Rose Puffs make a stunning dessert presentation (and are super easy to make).

    That old saying “cinnamon, spice and everything nice” certainly holds in our house. Visit an orchard near you and check out what they have to offer. Any variety you choose will work to make these best-ever apple muffins.

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      Apple muffins with toffee bits are perfect for fall.

      Apple Muffins with Toffee Topping

      This fall inspired apple muffin recipe is a fun twist of toffee apples.
      5 from 150 votes
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      Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Muffins, Snacks
      Cuisine: Canadian
      Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
      Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
      Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
      Servings: 14 servings
      Calories: 193kcal
      Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      Ingredients

      • 1¼ cups Fresh apple (peeled & diced)
      • 1 ¼ cups milk
      • ½ cup butter (melted)
      • ⅓ cup maple syrup
      • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
      • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
      • 1 egg
      • 1 tablespoon baking powder
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
      • ½ teaspoon salt
      • ½ cup Skor Toffee Bits (for topping)

      Instructions

      • Preheat oven to 400º F and line muffin tin with liners (or use silicone muffin cups).
      • Peel apples, core and dice. Set aside.
      • In a bowl beat the egg, add milk, melted butter, maple syrup and graham crumbs. Mix to combine.
      • In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
      • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, and stir to moisten.
      • Fold in the apples.
      • Scoop batter into muffin cups.
      • Top with Skor bits.
      • Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes.
      • Remove from oven. Let cool slightly in pan. Transfer to cooling rack.

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.2mg

      Notes

      You can use any apple variety you like. In this recipe I diced the apples because I like chunks of fruit, but feel free to grate the apple if you prefer.
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      Comments

      1. Natalie

        October 12, 2020 at 6:52 am

        That toffee topping is oh so YUM! I absolutely love it. My boys are all into muffins lately and apples are now in season. So I can’t wait to make this for them. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 14, 2020 at 8:43 am

          My granddaughter wants muffins for her birthday. I think more of these are in store.

      2. Jo

        October 12, 2020 at 2:15 am

        That toffee topping on the muffins looks sooo tempting. I love the crunch in my muffins, reminds me of crumb cake. Super delicious these muffins are!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 14, 2020 at 8:44 am

          There are deliciously addictive….and much healthier than toffee apples.

      3. Nicole

        October 12, 2020 at 12:52 am

        Gosh, I wish we had orchards around here. I would love to go apple picking, then bake with them. These muffins would be a great snack for my toddler and for me during the week. I’ll leave the toffee bits off hers and add them to mine, haha!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 14, 2020 at 8:44 am

          Well the apples at the grocery store work well….you will love these tasty muffins.

      4. Anna

        October 11, 2020 at 10:19 am

        These little muffins will be just ideal with my cuppa right now! I’m soo into apple flavours at the moment, and I just know I would absolutely love these, especially with these toffee bits on top!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 11, 2020 at 10:33 am

          They are perfect for a cuppa for sure….enjoy my friend.

      5. Alex

        October 11, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Eating them warm? Yes, eating 2-3 straight from the oven is the way I roll. I assume it’d be even worse (for my figure) when there’s a toffee topping. 😆 Can’t wait to try these!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 11, 2020 at 10:33 am

          It is hard to resist these muffins right out of the oven.

      6. Erin

        October 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

        I had never even heard of toffee apples. Those are a thing?! Ugh. I’ve been missing out. And these muffins look incredibly tasty. I especially love the topping!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 11, 2020 at 10:34 am

          You have never heard of toffee apples? Oh my…..YES they for sure are a thing.

      7. Amy Liu Dong

        October 10, 2020 at 7:41 am

        These muffins look so good and tasty, perfect to partner to your black coffee. Delicious!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 11, 2020 at 10:34 am

          Noting beats a cup of coffee and a muffing…my kind of breakfast.

      8. Denise

        October 08, 2020 at 9:52 am

        These muffins look like individual crumb cakes! I can’t wait to give these a try, I am sure they are quite delicious!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 11, 2020 at 10:37 am

          They are super delicious….hope you give this toffee muffin recipe a try.

      9. Sharon

        October 06, 2020 at 8:19 am

        These apple muffins are so delicious and a great treat for Fall. The toffee bits on top give them an extra sweet layer.

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          October 06, 2020 at 3:54 pm

          These are so much healthier than toffee apples. We love them.

      10. Rosemary

        September 29, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        You really can’t go wrong with fresh apples in muffins. This is the perfect Fall treat especially with the toffee topping. Yum!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          September 30, 2020 at 10:02 am

          I agree, and if you love toffee apples….these will be a hit in your house too.

      11. Andrea Metlika

        September 29, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Oh my deliciousness! You took apple muffins to another level with these.

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          September 30, 2020 at 10:03 am

          I know right?? These are super delicious. I hope you give them a try.

      12. kerri

        September 29, 2020 at 5:11 pm

        these would be perfect for our hectic mornings!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          September 30, 2020 at 10:03 am

          I happen to think they are perfect for ANY time of day. ENJOY!

      13. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

        September 29, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        That topping sounds absolutely incredible – these muffins will go down a treat in my house!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          September 30, 2020 at 10:04 am

          The topping is like the icing on a cake. Hope you give these apple muffins a try.

      14. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

        September 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm

        These muffins look easy to make and are pefect for fall! And with a toffee crumb topping? Yes please!

        Reply
        • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

          September 30, 2020 at 10:04 am

          They are super easy to make. The perfect fall muffin.

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