Cinnamon Apple Muffins Delight (Printable)

Fluffy muffins bursting with diced apples and warm cinnamon, ideal for a comforting treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Made with accessible pantry ingredients for affordable baking
  • Warm cinnamon flavor and juicy apples in every bite
02 -
  • Switch to pears or your favorite fruit for creative flavor twists
  • For dairy-free muffins, simply use plant-based milk and oil
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or muffins may turn dense
  • Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture
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