What are the best apples for baking?

Choose firm kinds of apple varieties such as Granny Smith apples, Pink Lady, Gala, or Fuji. Softer types of apples won’t stand up to the baking.

Can I make these with applesauce?

Applesauce can be a substitute in most recipes that have vegetable oil, however, I do not recommend them in this recipe. The butter adds a lot to the flavor and shouldn't be substituted.

Can I swirl in the cinnamon sugar and apples?

Yes! Many people like to use a butterknife to swirl the batter and apple cinnamon mixture together before baking. They taste amazing with or without the swirling step so experiment with what you prefer!

Do I have to use muffin liners?

Yes, do not skip the muffin liners. These are soft and crumbly in texture and won't hold together well without the muffin cups or paper liners. These reusable liners are great.

Can I freeze these muffins?

Yes, these muffins freeze well. Simply allow the muffins to cool completely then wrap them individually with plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag. When you are ready to eat the muffins, allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.

How do I store these apple muffins?

Keep leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3-4 days (if they last that long! If you need to keep them longer I recommend freezing them.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Description

Apple Cinnamon Muffins are filled with delicious apple bits and perfect cinnamon spice swirl. These easy muffins are perfect for breakfast but indulgent enough to be dessert as well!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside.
In a stand mixer (affiliate link) or large bowl, combine white sugar and butter and mix until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed until combined.
Add flour and baking powder, then milk.
Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter.
Cover with half of the apples.
Pat apples into batter with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle with half of sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
Pat topping into the batter with the back of a large spoon. Swirl with a butter knife if desired.
Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 232
Sugar: 22.6 g
Sodium: 21.6 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Carbohydrates: 36.1 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 51.5 mg