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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Peel and dice the fresh apples and place them in a bowl.
- Preheat your oven and prepare your muffin tins. I prefer to line them with muffin liners.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine all the wet ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in the apples.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin (about ⅔ full).
- Top with the toffee bits.
- Bake.
- Cool
- Eat!!
Usually about 1-2 days.
You can store them for about 4 days in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate muffins as it will make them dry out.
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.
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.
Yes you can. One apple is roughly 3 ounces of applesauce.
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
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.
Apple Muffins with Toffee Topping
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.
Carol Borchardt
Apple muffins with a toffee topping sounds like the perfect combination! Going to put this on my list to make this fall!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…we sure do!!
Cheryl
This sounds like a great breakfast or dessert muffin
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…works for both.
Michele Hall
. We had one neighbor lady who made homemade popcorn balls that we LOVED to get. …. I just so happened to pick a ton of apples up at the farmers market yesterday so Im thinking I’ll make these for a work meeting on Monday! Thanks
Homemade & Yummy
Well your co-workers will LOVE you for sure.
Helene
Coincidently I mad apple muffins yday late night. I was craving the flavor all of a sudden and I am usually not much into sweet treats. I ll make sure to try out your version with the crunchy tipping next time. Yours look definitely better then mine thanks to the toping and most probably skill too. =)
Homemade & Yummy
The topping really takes these muffins to a whole new level….and so easy too.
Christine
Love baked apple desserts of all kinds and that toffee topping takes it to a whole new level. Delicious fall treat!
Homemade & Yummy
The toffee topping is so easy and really adds a nice touch.
Julie
That toffee topping looks amazing! Great use for all the apples that show up this time of year.
Homemade & Yummy
We love these tasty treats.
Renz
I think I prefer these than the real toffee apples. These muffins look so good. I would eat more of these than those actual apples. lol
Homemade & Yummy
These are totally delicious. I gave some to the neighbour…then she wanted the recipe!!
Carolyn Ingram
I’ve never tried making apple muffins! These sound amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
These are so easy….and the topping makes such a difference.
Amelie
I just bought a bag of organic apples and was wondering what to do with them. Now I know ;-). Thanks for the inspiration!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…you will LOVE them.
Monica | Nourish & Fete
I love apples .. I love toffee .. can’t believe I’ve never really tried them together! This sounds like a winning combination. I’m glad you get to spend so much quality time with your grown kids and grandkids, I’m sure they appreciate it very much, as well!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes they sure do…and we get lots of enjoyment spending time with them too.
Teri Stephens
Great idea on the toffee topping. How creative, I never would have thought of that and can’t wait to try it out.
Homemade & Yummy
So easy….SOOOOO delicious.
Megan @ Megunprocessed
These look amazing!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for stopping by!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Toffee topping on fresh apple muffins sounds amazing!! Great photos, too!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give them a try.
swathi
I agree with you fall means baking with apple and pumpkin for me. Your apple muffins with that topping is real winner. Apple and toffee will be nice combination.
Homemade & Yummy
These are totally delicious…perfect for breakfast with a coffee.
Katherine
That toffee topping is everything. I can imagine it going on just about everything for the holidays.
Homemade & Yummy
Such an easy delicious addition to these tasty muffins.