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Moist and Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Muffins


  • Author: Alessia

Ingredients

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To create these mouthwatering apple cinnamon muffins, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
  • 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to bake your own batch of moist and fluffy apple cinnamon muffins:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense muffins.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of each muffin for a sweet, crunchy topping.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  10. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 210
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg