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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Soft, cinnamon-spiced muffins with fresh apple pieces and a bakery-style dome.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped tart apples (like Granny Smith)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup streusel topping or glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. If using, sprinkle streusel topping over the batter or prepare to drizzle glaze after baking.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes for regular-sized muffins, or 25-30 minutes for jumbo muffins, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

  • For the tallest muffin tops, ensure your oven is fully preheated and consider using a higher oven temperature for the first 5 minutes of baking.
  • Tart apples like Granny Smith hold their shape and flavor best in muffins.
  • To freeze, wrap cooled muffins tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. They can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or gently reheat.

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