Best 18 All Recipes Apple Muffins Recipes

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Apple muffins are a classic recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are often served as part of a breakfast or brunch meal, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. With so many variations on the traditional recipe, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to help you choose and create the best recipe for all recipes apple muffins that suits your individual taste and needs. From classic muffin recipes with a buttery crumb topping to healthier versions that utilize whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, this guide will provide plenty of options for creating mouthwatering apple muffins that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE STRUDEL MUFFINS



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Fabulous apple muffins with a delicious cinnamon crumb topping! Give them a try -- you won't be sorry!

Provided by NMARIEA

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups chopped apples
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, sugar and eggs until smooth. Mix in vanilla. Stir in apples, and gradually blend in the flour mixture. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture is like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over tops of mixture in muffin pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to sit 5 minutes before removing muffins from pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 254.6 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

EASY APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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A really easy apple cinnamon muffin recipe.

Provided by Mindy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together 1 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in oil, egg and milk. Fold in apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling to the top of the cup.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix together with fork and sprinkle over unbaked muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

APPLE MUFFINS



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This recipe uses chopped apple and apple juice to make delicious apple muffins from scratch.

Provided by Jenn Hall

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apples - peeled, cored and finely diced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine apple juice, oil, and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.) Stir in chopped apples.
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 225.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

QUICK AND EASY APPLE MUFFINS



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A wonderful muffin recipe that's not too sweet! I like to add extra cinnamon for some more flavor. Great for breakfast with tea or coffee.

Provided by MEVERTSE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, stir together milk, egg and butter. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Fold in chopped apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

APPLE MUFFINS



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Use buttermilk and applesauce to create these lighter-than-average apple muffins from Food Network.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 cup natural applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-capacity standard muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the pecans, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the cinnamon.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the oil until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the applesauce and vanilla.
  • Whisk in the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Whisk just until combined. Gently stir in the apple chunks.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan and sprinkle with the pecan mixture. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of one of the muffins comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the muffins to loosen them and unmold. Cool completely on the rack.

APPLE MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup, packed, brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored and cut into 1/4inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 ounces (1 cup) pecans, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons regular sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin tins (2 1/2 inch round) with paper liners. Sift sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together. Add flour and sift again. In a bowl combine egg, melted butter and buttermilk. Stir the wet ingredients into dry ones and mix just to combine don't overbeat. Add apples and pecans. Spoon batter into muffin tins to the top. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.

APPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 16 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chunky applesauce
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients set aside.
  • Mix all wet ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Sprinkle a little sugar and cinnamon on each muffin before baking.
  • Bake at 400 deg.
  • for 20-25 minutes .
  • Cool 5 minutes and remove from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 111.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.9

APPLE PIE MUFFINS



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These buttery fruity muffins are ideal for dessert or fancy weekend breakfast treats.

Provided by JAN BROWN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 cups diced apples
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or line with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 1/4 cups flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Pour into the flour mixture and sprinkle the diced apple into the bowl as well. Stir just until everything is blended. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin, filling the cups to the top.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour and cinnamon. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of melted butter while tossing with a fork until well blended. Sprinkle this over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 305.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

APPLE MUFFINS



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This recipe uses chopped apple and apple juice to make delicious apple muffins from scratch.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Apple Muffins

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apples - peeled, cored and finely diced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups or line with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. In a small bowl, combine apple juice, oil, and egg; blend well. Add dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be lumpy.) Stir in chopped apples.
  • Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 225.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

MOIST APPLE MUFFINS



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You don't have to settle for fast food when you're on the go this holiday season. These sweet apple muffins are a great snack anytime, and they make a tasty take-along for the busy days leading up to Christmas. -Jeanne Sherry, Putnam Valley, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 medium apple, peeled and cut into 24 slices
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture just until moistened. Fold in chopped apples. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Place sliced apples over batter. For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over tops., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RAISIN APPLE MUFFINS



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Apple, cinnamon and raisins combine to treat your taste buds in these tender muffins suggested by Dorothy Schierbeek of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/4 cup raisins
CRUMB TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple and raisins. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, in a bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Grandma's Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Quick Breads

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 cup apple, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare Streusel Topping by mix topping ingredients in small bowl until crumbly.
  • Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, soda and cloves.
  • Add apple and walnuts; toss to coat.
  • In small bowl, beat eggs with fork; beat in buttermilk and butter.
  • Add to flour mixture; stir just until blended.
  • Fill greased pans 2/3 full.
  • Sprinkle with Streusel Topping.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degrees oven until pick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 25 minutes for muffins, 30 to 35 minutes for 9-inch square coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 136.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.2, Protein 2.2

CARAMEL APPLE MUFFINS



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These muffins are perfect for anyone who loves caramel apples. They are particularly good with breakfast or during a coffee break. -Therese Puckett, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
12 caramels, chopped
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and caramels. , Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA APPLE MUFFINS



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This recipe makes a light tasty muffin that stays moist. They're flavorful whether served plain, with butter and jam or dipped in cinnamon-sugar right out of the oven. -Alice Muradliyan, Covina, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup grated peeled tart apple
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and banana., Fill greased muffin cups about three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

JUMBO FLUFFY WALNUT APPLE MUFFINS



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A large fluffy muffin with a sweet buttery topping. My jumbo muffin tins hold 1 cup per muffin, so this is scaled for my tins.

Provided by Jen Graham

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup milk
2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat top and insides of jumbo muffin pan with cooking spray, or line with muffin papers.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at time. Mix together the 1 3/4 cups of flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in apples and walnuts. Scoop into muffin cups to fill 3/4 full. Lightly sprinkle the tops with cinnamon crumble.
  • To make Cinnamon Crumble: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 2 tablespoons cubed butter. Mix together using a pastry blender, or two butter knives. The crumble topping should resemble small peas.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tops are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If they are browning too quickly, cover with tin foil. Remove from pans, and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.7 calories, Carbohydrate 89.7 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 55.8 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Grandma's Apple Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cheryl E

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 apple, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • stir in the liquids and then the chopped apple.
  • spoon into greased muffin tin about 2/3 full.
  • bake at 400-f for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.7, Protein 3.5

APPLE CRISP MUFFINS



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Waking up to the smell of apple muffins will start your family's day off right. Cream cheese filling makes them moist and tender, and oats and nuts in the topping add crunch.-Connie Boll, Chilton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls into centers of muffins., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS



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These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. -Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups peeled chopped tart apples
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in apples. , Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. For topping, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter muffin, use a sweeter variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp or Gala.
  • To add a nutty flavor, use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of raisins.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure your muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • Let your muffins cool for a few minutes before eating them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Apple muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of muffins that the whole family will love. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a dollop of butter or cream cheese, apple muffins are a classic recipe that is sure to please.

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