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Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
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Deliciously moist and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Muffins made with tender diced apples and a warm cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine the comforting tastes of baked apples and cinnamon with a buttery crumble coating for added texture and sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for tossing apples)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Fruit

  • 2 cups finely diced apple (peeled Golden Delicious or yellow apple)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and line it with muffin liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cup of the all-purpose flour, baking powder, fine sea salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the light brown sugar, eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Then, whisk in 6 tablespoons of the melted unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
  4. Create the batter: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently using a sturdy spoon just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add apples: Toss the finely diced apples with the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent them from sinking. Gently fold the apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about 3/4 full. Prepare for the crumble topping on the muffins.
  7. Bake: Bake the muffins at 425°F for 15 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool slightly before adding the topping.
  8. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter with the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly.
  9. Apply topping: Dip the warm muffin tops into the melted butter mixture and then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar blend to coat generously. This adds a delicious, crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust.
  10. Serve: Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature and enjoy the comforting blend of sweet apples and cinnamon in every bite.

Notes

  • Use a crisp apple variety like Golden Delicious for the best texture and flavor.
  • Tossing the apples in flour helps distribute them evenly throughout the batter and prevents sinking.
  • Do not overmix the batter, or the muffins may become tough.
  • The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and can be adjusted to taste.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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