Description
These Soft Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a delightful balance of tender crumb and warm spices, featuring juicy diced apples that bring natural sweetness and moisture. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they are easy to make and packed with comforting autumn flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough muffins. Then fold in the peeled and diced apples carefully.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor and firmer texture that holds up well during baking.
- For extra moistness, substitute half of the milk with yogurt or applesauce.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft and fluffy.
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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