Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These apple cinnamon muffins are soft, moist, and packed with chunks of fresh apples and a warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, they’re quick and easy to make. Customize them with add-ins like nuts or raisins, and enjoy a cozy treat any time of the year!
Equipment
- 1 Muffin pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) flour
- 1/2 cup (90g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60ml) oil
- 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
- 1 small apple peeled and diced
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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
Step 2: Prepare the apples
- Peel and dice the apples, then mix it with 1/2 tsp of cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
Step 4: Mix the wet ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: egg, oil, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
Step 5: Combine the batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is about halfway mixed.
- Add the cinnamon-coated apples and continue stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Step 6: Fill the muffin cups
- Divide te batter evenly among the prepared 6-cup muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Optional: Sprinkle brown sugar or cinnamon sugar on top of each muffin for extra sweetness.
Step 7: Bake the muffins
- Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake at 430°F (220°C) for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool the muffins
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.