Description
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Made with fresh chopped apples and a blend of warm cinnamon spices, they feature a tender crumb and a sweet cinnamon sugar topping that adds the perfect crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Muffins
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups chopped apple
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup flour
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the sugar, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate apples and combine batter: Stir the chopped apples into the dry ingredients, then gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until crumbly and set aside.
- Fill muffin cups and add topping: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make glaze: While muffins bake, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth and pourable.
- Cool and glaze muffins: Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the warm muffins before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
