Description
Deliciously soft and moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. These muffins, made with fresh apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon, are a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- separated
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- lightly packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 2 cups finely diced apple
- from a peeled Golden Delicious or yellow apple
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cup flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients: melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon a bit of the topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, increase the brown sugar or add chopped nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Muffins, Snack, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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