Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Warm, cozy, and bursting with fall flavors, these Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a homemade treat that strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and deliciousness. Made with tender chunks of fresh apple, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of cinnamon spice, these muffins are soft, moist, and irresistibly aromatic. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and a beautifully golden, lightly sugared top, they’re an effortless yet impressive addition to breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Perfect for using up seasonal apples, these muffins are easy to make in one bowl and can be served warm or at room temperature. Whether fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these quick, fluffy muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 1.5 cups Apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Optional sugar topping: Demerara sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the cups with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Gently fold in the diced apple, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of Demerara sugar or granulated sugar on top of each muffin for a sweet, crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.9 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2299 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.3 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
