Description
Homemade Apple Cinnamon Muffins bring warmth and comfort straight from your kitchen. Fragrant spices and sweet apple chunks nestled in a tender crumb make these treats irresistible for weekend breakfast or afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and arranging muffin liners in the tin.
- Create the crumb topping by blending flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Incorporate softened butter until the mixture develops a grainy, loose texture. Reserve to the side.
- Combine all dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration through gentle whisking.
- Separately whisk eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth and cohesive.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Delicately fold chopped apples throughout the batter.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling approximately two-thirds of each compartment. Generously sprinkle prepared crumb topping across the surface.
- Position muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge clean. Allow brief cooling before transferring muffins to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Boost apple flavor by using tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a robust, tangy profile that cuts through the sweetness.
- Prevent apple chunks from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting buttermilk with almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar, maintaining moisture and tender texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour, adding nutty depth and additional fiber to the muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg