Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Bursting with tender apple bites and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a comforting afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they feature a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping that adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether served warm from the oven or enjoyed later, each bite promises to bring joy and comfort to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups finely diced apples (Golden Delicious or yellow apples)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a greased muffin tin with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix light brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Toss diced apples in reserved flour and add to the batter, folding gently.
- Fill muffin liners three-quarters full and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg