Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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5 from 9 votes

Nothing better than Cinnamon Apple Muffins. Fast and easy and perfect for a Fall breakfast or snack.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: muffins

Calories: 237kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

1 medium apple chopped
½ medium apple sliced
½ cup yogurt (plain - room temperature)
1 tablespoon milk (room temperature)
1 large egg (room temperature)
¼ cup butter salted (melted & cooled)
1 cup cake / pastry flour*
⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar (80 grams total, if you double the recipe this amount)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt

*Homemade cake flour is very easy to make, for every one cup of all purpose flour remove 2 tablespoons of flour then replace it with corn starch. Sift or whisk together to combine well.

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a medium 6 muffin pan size.
In a medium bowl mix together the yogurt, milk, egg and melted butter with either a whisk or fork.
In a large bowl whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture just until combined (about 15-16 stirs). Fold in the chopped apples.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Top with the sliced apples (if desired) and sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar. Bake for about 20-30 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool or eat warm. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is made for 6 muffins but it can also be doubled.

For room temperature ingredients, remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.

What are the best apples for muffins?

Braeburn, Rome, Jon Gold, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and SweeTango apples are probably your best choice for muffins. I usually reach for Gala apples.

How to store muffins

The best way to store muffins is to line a plastic bag or an airtight container with paper towels. Then place the muffins on top and cover the muffins with a paper towel. You can store them at room temperature for up to 3 days.

How to freeze muffins

Be sure to completely cool the muffins before freezing, place them single layer in a freezer bag or container. They can be kept for up to 3 months in the freezer. They can be thawed at room temperature.

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