YUM! Fluffy, tender, and packed with sweet apple chunks and warm cinnamon flavor, these Cinnamon Apple Muffins are the ultimate treat for breakfast or a cozy snack with coffee or tea!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tender & Moist Texture: A balanced blend of butter and milk creates a melt-in-your-mouth crumb.
Cozy Warm Flavors: Ground cinnamon paired with tart apples delivers a wonderful balance of sweetness and fresh flavor.
Quick & Simple: Made using everyday pantry staples with very straightforward steps.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Muffin Tin & Paper Liners: For even baking and easy release.
Large Cookie Scoop: To portion the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
Two Mixing Bowls: To separate dry and wet ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups (250 g) All-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup (115 g) Unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup (130 g) Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) Milk
1.5 cups Tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled and diced into small cubes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet & Dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, mixing gently just until combined (do not overmix).
5. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula.
6. Scoop & Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups using a cookie scoop. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
7. Cool & Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm!