Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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4.7
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Description
Apple Cinnamon Muffins start with creaming sugar, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla before combining with dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. The addition of fresh peeled and diced apples adds moisture and a fresh fruit sweetness. A crumble topping made from flour, sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter adds contrast with a crunchy texture after baking.
Baked at 425°F, the muffins develop a tender crumb that balances the sweet, warm spiced apple flavor. Ground cinnamon is integrated throughout, providing a consistent spicy note, with the crumble intensifying it at the top. The muffins hold their shape well while remaining moist inside.
They are suitable for serving at breakfast or as a snack, enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Storing them in an airtight container helps maintain freshness. Ingredients offer flexibility: using Pink Lady or Gala apples helps the fruit soften during baking, and substituting melted coconut oil is possible.
This recipe encourages gentle folding to avoid overmixing, which preserves a tender texture. The muffins can be varied with nuts or additional spices if desired.
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 1 cup granulated sugar 205 grams
- 1/2 cup milk 4 ounces, 2%
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 ounces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 grams
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 260 grams
- 2 teaspoons baking powder aluminum free, 10 grams
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 5 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups apple peeled and cored, diced fresh
For the Crumble:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 grams
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 33 grams
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter softened, 21 grams, salted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 14 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, milk, oil, egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fold the apples gently into the batter. Divide the batter between the 14 muffin cups. 2 cups diced fresh apples*
- Make the crumble by mixing together the flour, sugar and butter in a small bowl. Don't overmix this. It's ok if it is a little floury. This mixture will be crumbly. 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
- Divide the crumbs between the 14 muffins, sprinkling the crumbs on top of the batter.
- Bake at 425ºF for 5 minutes, then lower the oven temperature (without opening the oven) to 350º and bake for an additional 14 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin should come out clean. Allow the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store muffins at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Pink Lady or Gala apples are preferred as they soften well during baking.
- Melted coconut oil can substitute vegetable oil for a different flavor.
- Additional spices like nutmeg or allspice and chopped nuts can be added based on preference.
- Do not use an electric mixer to avoid overmixing; stir ingredients gently to combine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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