Description
Warm up your fall mornings with these Irresistible Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins! Bursting with the flavors of fresh apples and comforting cinnamon, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Easy to make and full of nostalgic flavors, they’ll have everyone gathering around the table. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later! Bake a batch today and savor the season!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts or pecans (if using).
- Prepare for Baking: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar with 1 tsp of cinnamon for the topping.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature, perfect for a cozy fall day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg