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Cinnamon Apple Muffins

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Moist and tender cinnamon apple muffins with a bakery-style top. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack, featuring chunks of apple and a warm cinnamon spice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • For the Topping (Optional): 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (or oil) and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  7. If using the topping, mix together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping over the batter, if desired.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the moistest muffins, use oil instead of butter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith work well in these muffins.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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