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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Cozy Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Buttery Crunch Topping

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins feature juicy apples and spicy cinnamon, topped with a buttery crunch, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warm spiced flavor
  • 2/3 cup Light Brown Sugar Sweetens and moistens the muffins
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and enriches
  • 1 cup Milk Moistens the batter
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Deepens flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture
  • 2 cups Diced Apples Brings sweetness and texture
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 3 tablespoons Melted Butter Binds the topping ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the topping
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Complements the muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the melted butter into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in the diced apples gently into the batter.
  7. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool the muffins in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow muffins to cool slightly before enjoying for the best flavor and texture.

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