Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

2. Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice the apples into small pieces. Toss with lemon juice and set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.

5. Add Apples: Fold the diced apples into the batter evenly. Avoid overmixing.

6. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.

7. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

9. Decorate: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh, sweet apples for the best flavor.
  • Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work beautifully.
  • Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.

Enjoy these delicious homemade apple cinnamon muffins with your favorite cup of tea or coffee!