Summer Fruit Delight: Easy-to-Bake Crumble Muffins for a Sweet Summer Treat

Summer Fruit Crumble Muffins

Summer fruit crumble muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day. They are made with fresh summer fruit, a sweet crumble topping, and a moist muffin base.

Ingredients

For the muffins:

* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup milk

For the crumble topping:

* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
* 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
* 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

For the fruit filling:

* 1 cup fresh summer fruit (such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or peaches)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir only until just combined.
5. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oats, nuts (if using), and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the muffins.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

* For the best flavor, use ripe summer fruit.
* You can use any type of summer fruit you like, or a combination of different fruits.
* If you don't have old-fashioned rolled oats, you can use quick-cooking oats instead.
* To make the crumble topping ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
* These muffins are best served warm, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.