Description
These Apple Brown Sugar Muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Featuring tender diced apples and a warm cinnamon note balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g), packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples carefully until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough muffins.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Ensure the melted butter is cooled slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling some brown sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple muffins, brown sugar muffins, cinnamon muffins, breakfast muffin, easy muffin recipe, moist muffins
