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Judy John

Simple Apple Muffins Recipe

These simple apple muffins bake with fluffy texture, sweet apple flavor, and cozy cinnamon spice. They make easy homemade treats perfect for breakfast, snacks, or family mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Muffin Batter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apples peeled and diced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Muffin Pan
  • Muffin Liners
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin pan with liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together until evenly combined.
  3. Beat melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and silky.
  5. Fold dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Stir diced apples evenly through the batter for juicy bites throughout.
  7. Fill muffin liners two-thirds full for even rising and fluffy muffin tops.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes until muffin tops look golden and spring back lightly.
  9. Cool muffins briefly before transferring them carefully to a cooling rack.

Notes

For softer muffins, avoid overmixing and remove them promptly after baking. Bake slightly longer for firmer texture. Freeze cooled muffins tightly wrapped for quick breakfasts later. Pat diced apples dry lightly before mixing to avoid excess moisture. Add walnuts, oats, or caramel drizzle for flavor changes. Store muffins covered for up to four days.