Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printable)

Moist, fragrant muffins featuring diced apples and warm cinnamon for a comforting treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold the diced apples into the batter evenly.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
07 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle the mixture over each muffin if desired.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses inexpensive apples for an affordable treat
  • Simple one-bowl recipe with warm cinnamon flavor
02 -
  • You can substitute pears or other seasonal fruit in place of apples
  • For crunch, mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans with the batter
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter for light, fluffy muffins
  • Serve muffins warm with butter or honey for extra flavor
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