Description
Deliciously moist Apple Muffins bursting with fresh apple pieces and warm cinnamon flavors. These muffins make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or a wholesome snack, combining a tender crumb with a hint of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients Mix 1:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (55g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (43g)
Dry Ingredients Mix 2:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk (120ml)
Add-ins:
- 1½ cups diced apple (about 2 apples peeled and cored, 220g)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix initial dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and melted 3 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
- Combine main dry ingredients: In a larger bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the ½ cup room temperature unsalted butter with ½ cup light brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Incorporate milk and flour: Alternate adding the flour mixture and ½ cup whole milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in apples and initial dry mix: Gently fold in the diced apples and the initial small dry ingredients mixture (the ½ cup flour mix with sugars and melted butter). This adds extra moisture and flavor layers to the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared 12 muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full for optimal rise.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffin tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These muffins are made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh apples, making them easy and quick to prepare.
- The melted butter and sugar mix added separately enhances the moistness and depth of flavor.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tangy in your muffins.
- The cinnamon can be adjusted according to your taste preference or substituted with mixed spice for variation.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
