Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printable Version)

Moist muffins with diced apples and warm cinnamon, ideal for breakfast or snack time.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold diced apples into the batter carefully.
06 - Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
07 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over muffins.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses budget-friendly apples
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Can substitute pears or other seasonal fruit
  • Add chopped nuts for crunch
03 -
  • Do not overmix batter, or muffins will be dense
  • Serve warm with butter or honey for extra comfort
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