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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a cozy, tender muffin blending fresh tart apples with warm cinnamon and a spice mix that delivers nostalgic comfort. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these moist muffins use simple pantry staples and fresh fruit for an irresistibly flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (preferably tart apples like Granny Smith)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly combined to distribute spices and leavening agents well.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the vegetable oil (or melted butter), milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined to create a fragrant liquid base for the batter.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixes: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Mix just until no large flour pockets remain, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  4. Fold in the apples: Gently fold in the peeled, cored, and finely diced apples to distribute the fresh, juicy fruit evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Fill the muffin tin and bake: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for more vibrant flavor.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for bright flavor and texture retention.
  • Line the muffin tin with paper liners or grease well to prevent sticking.
  • Let muffins cool 5-10 minutes before removing from the tin to firm up.

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