Description
Indulgent apple fritter muffins bring classic bakery magic straight to home kitchens with irresistible cinnamon-spiced charm. Sweet apple chunks nestled in tender batter create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Spices and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C) and readying a muffin tin with non-stick spray or paper liners.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of ingredients.
- Separately, whisk together melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg in another container until smooth and well incorporated.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring with careful, minimal strokes to maintain a light texture. Carefully fold in diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully portion the batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then delicately transfer to a wire cooling rack to prevent continued cooking.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once muffins have cooled slightly, generously drizzle the glaze over the tops, creating an appealing and delectable finish.
- Serve immediately while still warm to experience the optimal texture and most vibrant flavor profile.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely to ensure the perfect balance of moisture and texture in your muffins.
- Gently fold chopped apples into the batter to prevent overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense muffins.
- Choose crisp, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- Cool muffins completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from sliding off or becoming too thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg