Apple Muffins

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These soft Apple Muffins are made with an easy one bowl batter that only takes a few minutes to mix together. The muffins have a swirl of cinnamon sugar throughout the center and are topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar streusel. A drizzle of vanilla icing is the finishing touch on these muffins. Make your own muffin liners to make these look like you got them straight from the bakery.

I got my first apples from the orchard this past weekend, so of course I had to use a few to bake with! I truly can’t believe it is apple picking season already, but I’m not complaining. Apple season is probably my favorite time of year. Although I do love the warm summer weather. But, there’s just something about the turn of the season from summer to fall.

I especially love the fall baking season and the smells of cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar as they waft through my kitchen. It’s such a warm, comforting smell. And if you know me, you know I love making muffins, and apple muffins are one of my favorites! I love them as a breakfast or brunch treat and honestly enjoy eating them as a snack in the afternoon too.

Here’s what you will love about these apple muffins

  • These apple muffins can be made in roughly 30 minutes. They take just a few minutes to mix together, then 20 minutes to bake. I love making them for our Sunday brunches. You can easily make them the morning of.
  • These apple muffins freeze well, so if you want to make them for your week ahead, go for it!
  • These apple muffins have the most delicious flavors with the sweet, crisp apples, paired with the soft, buttery muffin batter and cinnamon sugar swirl. The buttery cinnamon sugar streusel and vanilla icing on top is the perfect finishing touch on these muffins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my own muffin liners?

Cut 12 pieces of parchment paper that measure 5×5 inches. Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of a glass, then use your hands to press the parchment paper along the sides of the glass. This will create the shape of the liner. Place the liners in the muffin tin. It’s okay if they don’t fit perfectly. The muffin batter will hold the muffin liner in the muffin tin, once added

Can I use gluten free flour?

Yes, you can use a gluten free all-purpose blend flour in this apple muffin recipe in a one to one ratio. I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s gluten free all-purpose blend.

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Apple Muffins

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  • Author: Jolene Kesler
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
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Description

These soft Apple Muffins are made with an easy one bowl batter that only takes a few minutes to mix together. The muffins have a swirl of cinnamon sugar throughout the center and are topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar streusel. A drizzle of vanilla icing is the finishing touch on these muffins. Make your own muffin liners to make these look like you got them straight from the bakery

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Vanilla Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with muffin liners, or you can make your own (see note at bottom of recipe).

2. Make the crumb topping. In a medium size bowl, add sugar, butter, flour and cinnamon. Use a fork to claw/mix ingredients together. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Make cinnamon sugar swirl. In a small bowl, stir together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside until ready to use.

4. Make muffins. In a large bowl, add melted butter, sugar, egg, milk and Greek yogurt. Whisk to combine. Add in the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.

5. Fill prepared muffin liners halfway full. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over top of batter. Use remaining muffin batter to fill the muffin liners full. Sprinkle crumb topping over top.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow muffins to cool 5 minutes in muffin tin, then remove and allow to finish cooling on wire cooling rack.

8. Make the vanilla icing. In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for vanilla icing. Drizzle icing with spoon or whisk over muffins. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

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2 Comments

  1. These muffins were delicious! Quick easy recipe and so good! We were so excited to try them we forgot to do the icing, but delicious even without. Thank you!

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