Apple canel muffins

Here’s a delightful recipe for apple cinnamon muffins that are warm, moist, and perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar: Packed, for added moisture and flavor.
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk: You can use any milk of your choice.
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups diced apples: About 2 medium apples (peeled and cored).
• Optional topping: 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for sprinkling.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until well combined.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, beat together ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of brown sugar, and 1 large egg until smooth. Then add ½ cup of milk, ½ cup of vegetable oil (or melted butter), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures:

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in 1 ½ cups of diced apples, mixing until evenly distributed.

5. Fill Muffin Cups:

   • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. If using, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping over the muffins.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool:

   • Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve:

   • Enjoy your apple cinnamon muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

Variations:

• Nutty Addition: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
• Dried Fruit: Mix in some raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
• Spiced Apples: Toss the diced apples with a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg before adding them to the batter.

These apple cinnamon muffins are perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful taste of fall! Enjoy!