Costco Apple Muffin Recipe

This Costco Apple Muffin Recipe is a jumbo and moist recipe, which is made with fresh apples and a cinnamon streusel topping. It’s the perfect fall breakfast, ready in about 50 minutes.

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Costco Apple Muffin Recipe Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 medium apples – peeled, cored and chopped

For the Topping:

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup butter, cubed
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

How To Make Costco Apple Muffins

1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, oil, and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
3. Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cubed butter, and cinnamon for the topping. Use a fork or your fingertips to mash the mixture together until it forms coarse crumbs.
4. Fill and Top the Muffins: Spoon the batter evenly into the 6 jumbo muffin liners, filling them about halfway. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in each cup.
5. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffins in the preheated 425°F oven and bake for 5 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for another 25 to 30 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for muffins? Firm, crisp apples that hold their shape when baked are best. Granny Smith apples provide a nice tartness that balances the sweet topping, while Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples are also excellent choices.
• How do I get a tall, bakery-style muffin top? The two-temperature baking method is the secret. The initial blast of high heat at 425°F causes the muffins to rise rapidly, creating a big, domed top. Reducing the heat then allows the inside to cook through without the outside burning.
• How do I prevent a soggy muffin bottom? Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding the apples, as this can release too much moisture. Also, allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack rather than in the pan for too long, as steam can get trapped and make the bottoms soggy.
• Can I use melted butter for the streusel? It’s best to use cold, cubed butter. Using melted butter will create a paste rather than the desirable crumbly, sandy texture of a classic streusel topping.

What To Serve With Costco Apple Muffins

These jumbo muffins are a complete breakfast treat, but they are also delicious with:

• A generous spread of salted butter.
• A hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.
• A side of Greek yogurt.

How To Store Costco Apple Muffins

Store: Place completely cooled muffins in an airtight container with a paper towel on the bottom to absorb any excess moisture. They will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Costco Apple Muffins Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~580 kcal per muffin
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 80g
• Sugar: 45g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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