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As the crisp air of fall sets in and leaves turn to brilliant shades of red and gold, the allure of baking fills our homes with warmth and comfort. Fall is synonymous with cozy gatherings, hearty meals, and, of course, the delightful aroma of baked goods wafting through the kitchen. Among the myriad of fall treats, apple cinnamon muffins stand out as a quintessential favorite. Their moist texture, combined with the sweet and spicy notes of cinnamon and fresh apples, makes them an irresistible choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Irresistible Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Fall

Get ready for fall with these irresistibly moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins! Packed with fresh diced apples and warm spices, this recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, you'll have 12 delicious muffins baked to perfection in no time. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget to sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar topping for an extra touch of sweetness. Happy baking!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups peeled, diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)

1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

      In another bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

        Add the eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

          Gradually add the buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until all ingredients are combined.

            Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; small lumps are okay.

              Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

                Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

                  In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the muffin batter in the cups.

                    Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

                      Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                        Enjoy these deliciously moist apple cinnamon muffins warm or at room temperature, perfect for your fall gatherings!

                          Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 12 muffins