Description
These irresistible apple cinnamon muffins are a delightful way to start your day. These moist, fluffy muffins burst with flavors that combine the sweet, tart taste of fresh apples with the warm, spicy aroma of cinnamon. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow for rising.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven, and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples for optimal flavor and texture. Granny Smith apples are great for their tartness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Consider adding a topping like oats, chopped nuts, or a cinnamon-sugar mixture before baking for extra crunch.
- Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or allspice for a more complex flavor.
- Oven temperatures vary; check the muffins a few minutes before the indicated time.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- These muffins freeze well. Wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: unknown
- Sodium: unknown
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: unknown
- Fiber: unknown
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: unknown