Save to Pinterest Moist and fragrant muffins bursting with seasonal apples and warm cinnamon—perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack on a budget.
I always make these cinnamon apple muffins in the fall when apples are plentiful and my family craves warm baked treats. The scent filling the kitchen is the best way to start a chilly day.
Ingredients
- Apples: 2 medium apples (budget-friendly variety, e.g. Gala or Fuji) peeled cored and diced
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Ground cinnamon: 2 tsp
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil or melted butter: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Topping (optional): 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep Muffin Tin:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour sugar cinnamon baking powder baking soda and salt
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl whisk the eggs oil (or melted butter) milk and vanilla extract until well combined
- Combine Mixtures:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix)
- Fold in Apples:
- Fold in the diced apples
- Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups
- Topping:
- For the optional topping mix brown sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle over each muffin
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- Cool:
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping me prepare the apples for these muffins stirring the batter and sneaking warm bites straight from the rack
Required Tools
Muffin tin mixing bowls whisk spatula measuring cups and spoons peeler and knife
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs milk (dairy if using butter or milk) For dairy-free use plant-based milk and oil Always check labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 210 Total Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 3 g
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these cinnamon apple muffins fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea or coffee They also freeze beautifully for future treats
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute other fruits for apples?
Yes, pears or other seasonal fruits can replace apples to vary flavor.
- → Is it possible to make these dairy-free?
Use plant-based milk and vegetable oil instead of butter or dairy milk for a dairy-free version.
- → What is the best way to check if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
- → Can nuts be added for extra texture?
Yes, adding chopped walnuts or pecans provides a pleasant crunch.
- → How should the muffins be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.