Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printer View)

Moist, fragrant muffins featuring tender apples and warm cinnamon for a cozy bite.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
10 - 1/2 cup milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil or melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold diced apples into the batter carefully.
06 - Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
07 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture over each muffin.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Great way to use seasonal apples
  • Simple, quick, and affordable to prepare
02 -
  • Diced apples keep muffins moist and flavorful
  • Optional topping adds a sweet, crunchy finish
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter for tender muffins
  • Poke a muffin with a toothpick to check if done; it should come out clean
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