Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printable Version)

Moist muffins with diced apples and warm cinnamon, ideal for breakfast or a quick snack.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to make with simple ingredients
  • Ideal for breakfast or snacking
02 -
  • These muffins freeze well if stored in airtight containers
  • Best apples are firm and slightly tart for a richer flavor
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter for extra-tender muffins
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for deeper spice flavor
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