Description
Apple pie muffins are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the warm flavors of apple pie with the convenience of a muffin.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted
- Diced apples: 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium apples)
- Cinnamon sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Nuts: Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Dried fruits: Raisins or cranberries (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Other spices: Pinch of ginger or allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and melted butter, whisking until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, then fold in the diced apples.
- Fill the muffin tin with the batter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough muffins.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better rising.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar topping for added flavor.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple pie muffins, dessert, baking, fall recipes