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As the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked apple cinnamon muffins wafting through your home. These delightful treats perfectly capture the essence of fall, making them an ideal addition to any gathering or a cozy morning at home. Whether you’re hosting a brunch with friends or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of coffee, these muffins are sure to please.

Irresistible Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Fall

Fall in love with these Irresistible Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins! Perfect for cozy mornings, these delightful treats are filled with tart apples, warm spices, and topped with a sweet sugar crust. They're easy to make in just 35 minutes and yield 12 delicious muffins. With a combination of brown sugar, buttermilk, and optional nuts, each bite is a taste of autumn bliss. Bake a batch today and enjoy the aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter or cooking spray.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.

      Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

        Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and mix until fully combined.

          Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using) gently until evenly distributed in the batter.

              Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

                Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each muffin batter to create a sweet crust.

                  Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

                    Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

                      Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 12 muffins