Description

These soft apple pie muffins combine juicy apple pieces and warm cinnamon in a tender, fluffy batter. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they bring the cozy taste of apple pie into a convenient handheld treat.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk

1 1/2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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

2. In a bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In another bowl whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt until smooth.

4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.

5. Toss diced apples with lemon juice and gently fold into the batter.

6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about three quarters full.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 220
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 150
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 3
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 45

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