Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these easy-to-make Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Muffins. This recipe delivers a soft, moist crumb with the perfect balance of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, topped with a delightful cinnamon-sugar crunch. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or any time you crave a homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Lumps are okay; do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed in the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Spoon the muffin batter into each liner, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a similar texture, you can use milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice added as a substitute for buttermilk.
- Ensure apples are diced into small, uniform pieces for even baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy muffins.
- Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking, Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg