Description
These Apple Muffins are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with diced apples and warm spices, they are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in the diced apples.
- Bake: Divide the batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
