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Get ready to fall in love with these homemade muffins! They are warm, gooey, and smell like heaven. This easy recipe is perfect for fall and makes a great breakfast treat.
Imagine tall, moist muffins full of juicy apples and cinnamon. It’s like a cozy hug for your taste buds. Even if you’re new to baking, you can make these easily. They’re perfect for snacking or as a morning treat.
5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
I’m excited to share why these apple cinnamon muffins are a must-try! They’re full of flavor and taste like buttery goodness. The mix of apple and cinnamon is amazing.
This recipe is easy to make. You’ll need simple ingredients and just a few steps. It’s great for both new and experienced bakers.
These muffins have a great texture. They’re moist, thanks to yogurt or sour cream. You’ll enjoy the perfect mix of soft and dense.
The crumb topping adds a crunchy touch. It makes these muffins even better.
You can also change this recipe to your liking. Try different milks or skip the topping. These muffins always taste great, no matter how you make them.
- Bursting with flavor
- Easy to make
- Perfect texture
- Delicious crumb topping
- Customizable options
Get ready to fall in love with baking again. These muffins will be your new favorite recipe!
Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes)
I’ve listed all the muffin ingredients you need for this tasty recipe. Most are common baking items you probably have at home. Let’s look at the dry ingredients first:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
Next, get these wet ingredients:
- Unsalted butter
- Brown and granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Yogurt or sour cream
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
The apples are the main ingredient. I like Honeycrisp apples, but try Granny Smith or Fuji too.
For extra sweetness, make vanilla icing. Use confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
If you’re missing something, here are substitutes:
- Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt
- Any type of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Pink Lady apples as an alternative to Honeycrisp
With these ingredients, you’re ready to bake delicious apple cinnamon muffins!
Instructions
Let’s make delicious apple cinnamon muffins! First, I mix up the crumb topping. It’s easy with flour, sugar, and butter. This mix adds a crunchy delight.
Then, I get the muffin batter ready. I put dry ingredients in one bowl and mix butter with sugars in another. Next, I add eggs, yogurt, and vanilla to the wet mix. Finally, I add diced apples for a fruity surprise.
Now, I fill the muffin pan. I put batter in each cup to the top and add crumb topping. The oven starts at 425°F for 5 minutes, then goes to 350°F for 15-18 minutes.
While muffins bake, I make a quick icing. It’s easy with confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Once muffins cool, I drizzle this icing on top.
My secret for perfect muffins? Don’t overmix the batter and always rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning!
The whole process takes about 30 minutes, with 20-23 minutes of bake time. It’s so worth it when you bite into these warm, spicy-sweet muffins!
Tips, Tricks & Storing
I like using firmer apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for these muffins. They keep their shape well and add a nice texture. To get tall muffin tops, I make sure the batter is thick. I fill the tins right to the top. Starting with a high oven temperature helps too!
You can store muffins in a few ways. Keep them at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge for up to a week. For make-ahead tips, try freezing your muffins. Let them cool, skip the icing, and store them in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating muffins is easy. Just thaw them on the counter or in the fridge. If you want them warm, zap them in the microwave for a few seconds or heat them in the oven. These freezing instructions make it easy to enjoy fresh-tasting muffins anytime!