Plum Crumble Muffins: Sweet and Juicy with a Delicious Crumble Topping

Calling all plum lovers! These Plum Crumble Muffins are the perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer any time of year.

Packed with juicy plums and topped with a buttery crumble topping, these muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack.

A Burst of Summer Flavor

These Plum Crumble Muffins are a delightful way to enjoy the sweet and tart flavor of plums. The moist muffin batter is studded with juicy plum pieces, while the crumble topping adds a satisfying crunch and buttery flavor.

Simple Ingredients, Delightful Results

The beauty of this recipe lies in its use of everyday ingredients. You don’t need any hard-to-find items to create these delicious muffins.

For the Muffin Batter:

• 180g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 120g granulated sugar
• 60ml canola oil
• 150ml milk
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 20g plain yogurt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 plums, chopped into ½-inch cubes (fresh or frozen)

For the Crumble Topping:

• 90g unsalted butter, melted
• 150g all-purpose flour
• 112g light brown sugar
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Icing (Optional):

• 100g powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk

Step-by-Step to Muffin Perfection

1. Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). In a separate bowl, combine milk, white vinegar, and plain yogurt. Add the sugar, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped plums and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and salt for the crumble topping. Using a spatula, mix the ingredients well. Pour the melted butter into the flour mixture and stir until a crumbly texture forms. You can store the crumble topping in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. Bake the Muffins: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners. Fill the liners ¾ full with batter and top each muffin with a generous amount of crumble topping. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Optional Icing: While the muffins cool, prepare the icing (if using) by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until you have a pouring consistency. Drizzle the icing over the cooled muffins.
5. Enjoy! Let the muffins cool completely before enjoying. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

Tips & Variations

• For a richer flavor, substitute brown butter for the regular butter in the crumble topping.
• Don’t have buttermilk? You can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
• Want to add a streusel topping instead of a crumble? Simply rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients for the crumble topping until coarse crumbs form.
• Feel free to experiment with different fruits! This recipe works well with other seasonal fruits such as blueberries, apples, or peaches.

These Plum Crumble Muffins are sure to become a new favorite. With their irresistible combination of juicy plums, moist muffin batter, and a delightful crumble topping, they’re a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.

So, grab your mixing bowls and get ready to bake!

Plum Crumble Muffins

Sarah

This recipe yields 9 delicious Plum Crumble Muffins, bursting with fresh or frozen plums and a delightful crumble topping.

Easy to prepare with readily available ingredients, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Instructions

 

For Muffin Batter:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a separate bowl, combine milk, white vinegar, and plain yogurt.
• Add in the granulated sugar, canola oil and vanilla tot the liquid ingredients and mix.
• Mix the dry ingredients gradually, into the milk, unil fully mixed together.
• Fold in the chopped plums and let the muffin baSer rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

For the crumble topping

• In a bowl combine all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Give it a good mix with a spatula.
• Pour melted buSer into the flour mixture.
• Mix everything using a spatula.
• It will have a crumbly texture.
• A]er you have the crumble dough ready you can store it in the refrigerator unil you are ready to bake the muffins

Bake Muffins

• Line muffin tray with cupcake liners.
• Fill the liners 3/4 full of baSer and top each muffin with a thick layer or crumble topping.
• Bake for 14-15 minutes in a preheated 375 F oven.
• Let it cool completely.

For the Icing

• In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and milk and mix it gently using a spoon or a hand whisk to get a pouring consistency.
• Drizzle the icing on the prepared plum muffins.
• Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

Keyword Baking, Buttery Crumble Topping, Easy Recipe, Fresh Plums, Frozen Plums, Muffins, Plum Crumble Muffins