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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with flavor from fresh apples and warm spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the crumb topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the muffins

  • Paper muffin liners or cooking spray
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup whole or 2% milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large sweet-tart apple, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)

For the glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, apple cider, or apple juice , plus more as needed

Instructions
 

Make the crumb topping

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-well muffin pan with paper liners or coat the wells with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the melted butter, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a medium bowl with a fork until evenly moistened and a variety of crumb sizes form. Do not mix into a paste of uniform consistency.

Make the muffins

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, neutral oil, and kosher salt. Whisk in the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Fold in the flour mixture and the peeled and diced apple with a flexible spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Divide the batter between the muffin wells (about generous ¼ cup per well). Break up the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter (about 2 tablespoons per well).
  • Bake until the muffins are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Make the glaze

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, whisk in more milk a few drops at a time as needed. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the muffins with a small spoon and let sit until set, about 15 minutes.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the muffin batter to ensure a tender texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cinnamon Muffins, baking, breakfast muffins, desserts, Muffins
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