Quick and easy apple muffins –There’s nothing quite like the warm smell of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen, especially when they are Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive right into how to create these delightful treats!
Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These muffins are soft, moist, and filled with chunks of delicious apples, all packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon. They are super easy to make and perfect for using up any apples you have lying around. Here’s a look at the beautiful muffins you’ll be making:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Easy Apple Cinnamon Muffins are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pack them for later. They’re great with a cup of coffee or tea, making any moment special. Happy baking!