Description
Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins are a delightful fall treat that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of walnuts, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 g), softened
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g), packed
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Diced apples: 1 1/2 cups (about 2 medium apples)
- Chopped walnuts: 1/2 cup (60 g), plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full and sprinkle extra walnuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Choose firm and slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a binding agent like xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- 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: 30mg
Keywords: Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins, fall baking, apple muffins, walnut muffins