As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air sets in, there’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting from your kitchen. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious apple muffin? This fall favorite is a staple for many, and for good reason – the combination of sweet, crunchy apples and soft, fluffy muffin batter is a match made in heaven.
From classic recipes featuring tender Granny Smiths and hints of cinnamon, to more adventurous variations incorporating everything from caramel drizzles to zesty gingerbread spices, we’ve gathered 18 mouthwatering apple muffin recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering, these scrumptious treats have got you covered.
Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins
Savor the sweet combination of tender apples and warm cinnamon in these scrumptious muffins, topped with a crunchy streusel topping.
Ingredients:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Streusel topping (see below)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, and milk; stir until just combined.
4. Fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Top each muffin with streusel topping (see below).
Streusel Topping:
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add melted butter; stir until crumbly.
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Caramel Apple Muffins
Start your day with a sweet treat that combines the flavors of caramel and apples in a delicious muffin.
Ingredients:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
– 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
– Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and Greek yogurt.
4. Add chopped apples and caramel sauce to the wet ingredients; stir until combined.
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined (do not overmix).
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins are filled with the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of apples, topped with a crunchy crumb topping.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1 medium-sized apple)
– Crumb topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, and diced apples; stir until just combined.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
5. To make crumb topping, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle crumb topping over each muffin.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Healthy Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Start your day with a deliciously moist and flavorful treat that’s packed with nutritious ingredients. These whole wheat apple muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
– 1/2 cup rolled oats
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1 medium)
– Chopped walnuts or pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, combine egg, yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in diced apples.
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Warm up with a delicious breakfast or snack by baking these moist and flavorful Apple Oatmeal Muffins.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup apple sauce
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1 medium)
– Optional: walnuts or pecans for added crunch
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, apple sauce, and diced apples. Stir until just combined.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
5. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
6. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Gluten-Free Apple Spice Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, made with fresh apples and a blend of warm spices.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup diced fresh apple (Granny Smith or your favorite variety)
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and spices.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in diced apple.
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Pie Muffins
Start your day with a sweet treat that combines the warmth of apple pie with the convenience of a muffin. These moist and flavorful treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 2 medium-sized)
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
7. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Maple Apple Walnut Muffins
Start your day with a deliciously sweet and savory treat – these Maple Apple Walnut Muffins are perfect for breakfast or snack time!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or your favorite variety)
– 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
– 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
– Confectioners’ sugar, for topping (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, egg, diced apples, chopped walnuts, and maple syrup. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Cheddar Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the savory goodness of cheddar cheese, making them a perfect treat for fall.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh apple (such as Granny Smith)
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, egg, chopped apple, cheddar cheese, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Vegan Apple Banana Muffins
Brighten up your morning with these moist and delicious vegan apple banana muffins! Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go, these treats are packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients:
– 1 ripe banana, mashed
– 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1/2 cup cane sugar
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup rolled oats
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (almond or soy)
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine mashed banana, applesauce, sugar, non-dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Apple Pumpkin Muffins
Warm up your autumn with these delicious Apple Pumpkin Muffins! Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of apples and pumpkin with warm spices.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup milk
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1-2 medium-sized)
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in diced apples and spices.
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Cranberry Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the tanginess of cranberries, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup plain yogurt
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh apple (about 1 medium apple)
– 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
– Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and yogurt.
4. Add the chopped apple and cranberries to the wet ingredients; stir until combined.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir until just combined (do not overmix).
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Zucchini Muffins
Start your day with a delicious and healthy treat – Apple Zucchini Muffins! These moist and flavorful muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the nutritious benefits of zucchini.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup diced apples (about 2 medium-sized)
– 1 cup grated zucchini
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, diced apples, grated zucchini, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Chai Spice Muffins
Warm up with these scrumptious muffins that combine the sweetness of apples with the warmth of chai spices.
Ingredients:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1 medium)
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, yogurt, apples, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Apple Blueberry Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the tanginess of blueberries, perfect for a breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh apples (such as Granny Smith)
– 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, and milk. Stir until just combined.
4. Fold in chopped apples and blueberries.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Apple Honey Yogurt Muffins
Brighten up your morning with these moist and flavorful muffins, infused with the sweetness of apples and honey.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup plain yogurt
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 2 medium-sized)
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, egg, yogurt, apples, and honey to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
5. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
6. Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Apple Pecan Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the sweetness of apples with the crunch of pecans, perfect for a breakfast or snack on-the-go.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1-2 apples)
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, egg, diced apples, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Apple Gingerbread Muffins
These moist and flavorful muffins combine the natural sweetness of apples with the spicy warmth of ginger, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
– Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and Greek yogurt.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in diced apples.
6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 20-22 minutes
Summary
Get ready to indulge in the flavors of fall with these 18 mouthwatering apple muffin recipes! From classic Cinnamon Apple Streusel Muffins to unique combinations like Apple Cheddar and Apple Gingerbread, there’s something for every taste bud. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free, vegan, or healthy options, this collection has got you covered. With a range of spices, nuts, and fruits, these muffins are sure to become your new favorite fall treat. So go ahead, grab an apple and get baking!
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