Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Combining tender diced apples with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, these muffins are topped with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar crumble and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could make muffins tough. Then, carefully fold in the diced apples to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over each muffin to add a sweet, spiced crust.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool Down: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and a slight tang.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- You can add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
