Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
18
minutesCalorieskcal
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
1/4 freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced ( choose a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrips for a balanced sweetness
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners, ensuring they extend above the rim for that perfect bakery-style look.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar and brow sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, Stir in the vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined- avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Using an ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup to about 3/4 full, allowing the batter to rise beautifully in the oven.
- Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Brush the tops of the muffin batter with melted butter and generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached. The tops should be golden brown with a slightly crisp crust.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm for a comforting, aromatic treat that melts in your mouth.
