Cinnamon Apple Muffins (Printable Version)

Warm, spiced muffins filled with juicy apples and topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar.

# What You 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

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold the diced apples carefully into the batter to distribute evenly.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture generously over each muffin.
08 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These muffins stay moist for days, making them perfect for busy mornings when you need a comforting bite fast
  • The crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping feels like a delightful surprise with every bite
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter or the muffins might get tough instead of tender
  • Using tart apples like Granny Smith balances the sweetness and adds that fresh juiciness that changes everything
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly, giving you a consistent batter
  • Don't skip the cinnamon sugar topping—it's the secret that makes all the difference

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