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Golden apple fritter breakfast muffins with cinnamon glaze and chunks of fresh apples on a rustic plate.

Apple Fritter Breakfast Muffins


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These apple fritter breakfast muffins combine tender muffin crumbs with fresh diced apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a sweet glaze for a bakery-style treat you can make at home.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • pinch of cinnamon (for glaze)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease it.

    2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

    3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, milk or buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

    4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.

    5. Fold diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

    6. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

    7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops spring back lightly.

    8. While muffins cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth for the glaze.

    9. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins and let set for a few minutes before serving.

    10. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 260
    • Sugar: 21
    • Sodium: 220
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 38
    • Fiber: 1.5
    • Protein: 4
    • Cholesterol: 50

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