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.
Daniela
These apple muffins look and sound delicious and so easy to make too! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give these muffins a try soon.
SHANIKA
My son would love these Apple Muffins! They are so easy to make and they looks so good! Plus, those Toffee bits are a definite winner!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yup the toffee bits are the best part…and totally addictive too.
Gunjan
I am absolutely ready for Fall and apple desserts are my favorite ones. These muffins are so delicious that I guess I could gorge on the entire batch.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am not ready for the cooler weather….but I AM ready for all the comfort food that goes along with it.
Megan Ellam
These muffins sound so damn good. As I am always looking for great recipes to go in the lunchboxes I will have to give these a whirl for the family. Thanks for the inspiration and delicious recipe
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES these are perfect for lunchboxes as they are NUT FREE too.
Aline
OMG! Toffee topping???!!!! I’d be a fool not to make these this fall – They look amazing! And while your storage tips were very helpful, knowing my family, we’ll eat these straight out of the oven until they’re gone hahaha
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed the post. ENJOY the muffins too…they are super delicious.
Leanne
I’m so excited for fall, and apple treats are at the top of my list! I don’t often bake with apple because my hubby isn’t a fan. But with the toffee bits baked into these muffins, I won’t have any trouble getting him to eat apple muffins!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YUP….no one can resist the toffee topping….NO ONE!!
Kate
These muffins look so, so good! I’ve never seen an apple muffin with a toffee top like that, I will definitely have to try these. I also thought the storage tips were really helpful!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. The toffee topping is the best part.
Jordan
Excuse me. Did you say TOFFEE topping? Oh my goodness. I am a toffee freak! Cannot wait to make these with apples from the orchard. <3
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…and the toffee topping is the best part.
Lizzy
I think every muffin needs a crumbly topping, but I’ve never thought of toffee! These look amazing, can’t wait to give them a try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give these a try soon. You will LOVE the results.
Toni
I could eat an entire batch of these muffins! Yum!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know what you mean. They are sort of addictive for sure.
Lindsay Cotter
These look amazing! Perfect way to welcome fall!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree with you….ENJOY!
Jenni LeBaron
I love that these muffins use fresh apples because I see them popping up at the farmers’ market these days and it makes me excited for fall! The Skor Toffee Bits really send these muffins over the top too. Can’t wait to smell these in my oven!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know, I was just telling my husband I need to make more of these. Apple season is getting close.
Dana
Adding toffee bits to apple muffins is downright genius! I bet these totally have that candy apple vibe going for them. Perfect timing with fall right around the corner. (Finally!) I can’t wait to make a batch of these. I love any excuse to use up those little toffee bits 😉
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
YES they sure do. Much easier on my teeth too. Hope you give them a try. I know you will find them as delicious as our family does.
Dorothy Reinhold
Some people love all of the pumpkin treats, and I say give me all the apple goodies! That topping sounds amazing too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? The topping is the best part. I think I would use this on pumpkin muffins too.
Sean
Loving the apple kick you’re on! The idea of a simple muffin with the taste of a toffee apple has all kinds of appeal. Your thoughts about neighbours and changing trends was interesting to read too. We’ve moved around so much over the last 10 years that it’s hard to really feel like you’ve established much of a connection with neighbours, and I think a lot of people feel like that these days. That being said, bringing over a plate of these seems like a perfect way to get to know the neighbours a little better!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, we often speak to lots of people, and they are shocked when we talk about our neighbours too. I do agree, these muffins will gain you some friends for sure.