Celebrating Bake Off week six: Spooky Apple Crumble Muffins

Method

• Step 1: Preheat the oven to 175°C (fan assisted).
• Step 2: To prepare the crumble topping, rub together the flour and butter in a small bowl until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar. Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally. When golden in colour, remove and set aside.
• Step 3: Quarter and core the apple leaving the peel on, then dice into 1cm chunks.
• Step 4: Place the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla extract into a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until a stiff batter has formed.
• Step 5: Add the apple and the sultanas to the mix. Line the muffin tray with paper cases, then spoon in the mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are lightly golden and springy to the touch. Transfer to a cooling rack and leave to cool.
• Step 6: To prepare the buttercream, place the softened butter, icing sugar and cinnamon in a large glass bowl and mix until it forms a paste. Add the orange colouring and a little whole milk, as required, to create a soft piping consistency.
• Step 7: Place the nozzle into the piping bag and spoon in the buttercream. Pipe the buttercream onto the muffins.
• Step 8: Sprinkle with the cooled crumble topping and a little cinnamon. You could also add extra spooky Halloween sprinkles or have a go at piping chocolate jack o’lantern faces onto each muffin.