Apple Fritter Muffins
These Apple Fritter Muffins are an easy baked handheld version of the classic fried apple fritters. Moist, tender muffins are made with the just the right amount of cinnamon sugar and plenty of crisp, sweet apples tossed directly into the muffin batter. The muffins are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze after baking. These muffins have all the cozy fall flavors you love about apple fritters.
Here’s what you will love about these apple fritter muffins
- These apple fritter muffins have all the cozy fall flavors you love about apple fritters without the mess of deep frying. The muffins are moist, tender, and truly delicious!
- These apple fritter muffins freeze well, so if you want to make them for your week ahead, go for it!
- These apple fritter muffins have plenty of sweet, crisp apples in the muffin batter as well as applesauce. Both give the muffins a delicious apple flavor and help to keep the muffins ultra moist.
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 fritter muffin recipe in a one to one ratio. I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s gluten free all-purpose blend
Here are a few of my favorite fall breakfast/brunch treats!
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Homemade Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Twists
- Homemade Apple Fritters
- Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread
- Pumpkin Donuts
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Apple Fritter Muffins
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These Apple Fritter Muffins are an easy baked handheld version of the classic fried apple fritters. Moist, tender muffins are made with the just the right amount of cinnamon sugar and plenty of crisp, sweet apples tossed directly into the muffin batter. The muffins are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze after baking. These muffins have all the cozy fall flavors you love about apple fritters.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
Vanilla Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons 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 muffins. In a large bowl, add oil, sugar, egg, and applesauce. Whisk to combine. Add in the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
3. Fill prepared muffin liners.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow muffins to cool 5 minutes in muffin tin, then remove and allow to finish cooling on wire cooling rack.
6. Make the vanilla icing. In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for vanilla icing. Drizzle icing with spoon over muffins. Spread to coat the top of the muffin with the glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- Here’s how to make your 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
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
