Description
Delightfully moist and fluffy, these Apple Cinnamon Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Bursting with apple goodness and topped with a sweet cinnamon crust, they are a comforting treat that everyone will love.
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 mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
- Drizzle the topping over the muffin batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra apple flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or using a mix of apples. These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- 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
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Muffins, Muffin Recipe, Breakfast Muffins, Dessert Muffins, American Cuisine