Moist Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printable Version)

Moist, fluffy muffins with tender apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a cozy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Topping (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Gently fold diced apples into the batter ensuring even distribution.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
07 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly on muffin batter tops.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delightfully moist muffins that feel like a sweet hug in every bite
  • The perfect balance of warm cinnamon and fresh apples makes every morning special
02 -
  • Don’t overmix your batter—this keeps the muffins light instead of dense and chewy
  • Choosing the right apple variety changed everything for me; tart apples hold up better in baking without turning mushy
03 -
  • Use room temperature wet ingredients to help everything combine smoothly without overmixing
  • Sprinkling the topping right before baking creates that irresistible caramelized crunch that makes these muffins memorable

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