Ingredients
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To create these delightful muffins, you’ll need a handful of pantry staples along with the star ingredient—fresh apples. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or substitute with whole milk and a splash of vinegar)
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (use your favorite variety)
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties or add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch. This recipe is as flexible as it is delicious.
Instructions
Let’s bring these muffins to life with some simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
The sight of these golden beauties cooling on the rack always brings a smile, reminding me of the many times my children have eagerly waited to dig in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International