There’s Nothing Quite Like Baking with Home-Grown Apples in your Apple Muffin Recipe.

Their fresh, crisp flavour brings out the best in these delicious apple muffins. Whether you have an orchard in your garden or a single beloved tree, these muffins are a wonderful way to showcase your apples. For this recipe, we recommend using a tart apple variety like Granny Smith or a sweet one like Gala – both of which work beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Serves: 12 muffins

Ingredientsfor your apple muffins:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 1-2 apples, peeled and cored, preferably Granny Smith or Gala)

Optional Topping:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructionsfor the best apple muffins:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5. Fold in the apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
6. Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Optional topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

These apple muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert served with custard! Using your own home-grown apples makes them all the more special. Happy baking!

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