Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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4.8
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Description
These muffins combine flour, brown and granulated sugars, baking soda and powder, and aromatic spices including cinnamon and allspice. Melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla create a moist batter that is gently folded with peeled, diced apples. Care is taken not to overmix, maintaining a tender crumb.
The crumb topping of flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter is mixed until crumbly and chilled before being pressed atop each muffin prior to baking, adding texture and an additional layer of cinnamon flavor once baked. Muffins are baked at 400°F until golden and risen.
These muffins are suitable as a sweet breakfast or snack, pairing well with coffee or tea. The inclusion of both granulated and brown sugar in the batter and topping balances sweetness and moisture, while the diced apples add fruitiness.
Ingredients
For the crumb topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup apple I use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper muffin cups or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- To make the crumb topping, combine the flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until combined and mixture is crumbly. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the muffins: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and allspice. If there are small brown sugar clumps, break them up with your fingers.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until eggs are well combined with the other liquid ingredients.
- Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently stir together with a spatula. Don’t over mix the batter, stir just until flour disappears. Gently fold in the apples.
- Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups. Top each muffin evenly with crumb topping. Gently press the crumbs into the batter.
- Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes or until the muffin tops are golden and the tops are set. You can insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin and if it comes out clean, they are done.
- Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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