This apple muffins recipe is all about cozy comfort—tender crumb, sweet apple bites, and warm cinnamon in every fluffy bite. Perfect with tea or coffee, these muffins are easy to whip up and even easier to fall in love with. Love fruity bakes? Don’t miss our Blueberry Muffins or festive Gingerbread Muffins for more muffin magic. Curious about apple varieties for baking? Bon Appétit breaks down the best picks for muffins, pies, and beyond.
Apple Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large apples, peeled & finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix!).
- Stir in the chopped apples.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Optional Toppings:
🍯 Crumble Topping – Mix ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle on top before baking!
🧁 Glaze – Drizzle with a mix of ½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk after baking.
Would you like a keto or vegan version too? 😊
