Nani’s Easy Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Name: Nani’s Easy Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped

These tender apple muffins are packed with warm spice and are the perfect treat for a crisp autumn morning.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 27, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven on a chilly fall day. These muffins have become a favorite in my house because they are simple to whip up and keep the kitchen smelling heavenly for hours.

I love using a mix of tart and sweet apples for these to get the best flavor in every bite. If you have extra time, try dusting the tops with a little coarse sugar before they go into the oven for a lovely crunch.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
5
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6
Fold in the chopped apples carefully.
7
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

💡 Tips

Store your leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for a quick breakfast option and just pop one in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up.

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