Description
These soft and fluffy apple muffins are delightfully topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, making them an ideal choice for a comforting breakfast or a cozy snack any time of the day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup oil or melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup diced apples
Topping
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it lightly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar and egg together until smooth. Add the milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make muffins tough.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Apply Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of the muffin batter in each cup for a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor that complements the cinnamon.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and soft.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
