Description
These Apple Brown Sugar Muffins are a deliciously moist and tender treat, bursting with sweet diced apples and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they combine the rich taste of brown sugar with fresh fruit in a soft, fluffy muffin base.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing it with cooking spray.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the muffin tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a cinnamon sugar topping on the muffins before baking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangy contrast or sweet apples like Fuji for a sweeter muffin.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple muffins, brown sugar muffins, breakfast muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy muffin recipe
