Description
Delightful Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Muffins are a comforting homemade bake. They combine sweet apples with warm cinnamon for a treat perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (tart variety like Granny Smith)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease cups.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Combine brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for the topping.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter for a fluffy texture.
- For a crunchy topping, generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Enjoy muffins warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approximately 180
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Good source from apples
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies