Description
These Apple Brown Sugar Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon-spiced diced apples. Perfect as a comforting breakfast or snack, they combine the sweetness of brown sugar with the fresh fruitiness of apples for a delicious, easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Other
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat 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 to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring a velvety batter.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter without crushing them.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins.
- For extra texture, sprinkle some brown sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap them tightly and store up to 3 months.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple muffins, brown sugar muffins, cinnamon muffins, easy breakfast recipe, fall muffins
