Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with fresh apples and a warm blend of cinnamon and sugars, these muffins offer a delicious balance of sweet and spice with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 1–2 apples)
- Optional topping: 2 tablespoons brown sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Add apples: Fold in the peeled and finely chopped apples carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full for perfect rise.
- Add topping (optional): Sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over each muffin to add a sweet and spicy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced tart-sweet flavor or sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp for a milder sweetness.
- For added texture and flavor, consider folding in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and thaw before warming for a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
