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Golden Apple Cinnamon Muffins topped with apple chunks and cinnamon sugar on a wooden tray.

Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Muffins – A Cozy Fall Baking Favorite


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Nothing captures the heart of autumn quite like a batch of freshly baked apple cinnamon muffins. The sweet aroma of apples and cinnamon fills the kitchen, turning simple ingredients into warm, comforting treats. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these homemade apple muffins offer a tender crumb, juicy apple chunks, and a bakery-style cinnamon sugar topping. With easy-to-follow steps and simple pantry staples, this recipe brings cozy fall flavors to your home in under an hour. Enjoy them warm with butter or drizzle with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced fresh apples
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.

    2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

    3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter or oil with brown sugar, eggs, milk or yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.

    4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.

    5. Fold in diced apples without overmixing.

    6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full.

    7. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of each muffin.

    8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    9. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

    10. Serve warm with butter or maple syrup.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 15
    • Sodium: 150
    • Fat: 8
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 3
    • Cholesterol: 30

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