Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Moist and fluffy apple cinnamon muffins with a tender crumb, spiced with cinnamon and studded with fresh apple chunks. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples mixed with lemon juice.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ½ full.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a little extra sugar for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.