Description
Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of fall with these delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Packed with sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon, they are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and any optional nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your apples are finely chopped for even distribution throughout the muffins.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top of the muffins before baking.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg