Apple Harvest Muffins Recipe
Apple Harvest Muffins bring the best flavors of apples and cinnamon into a soft muffin. Perfect for busy mornings or slow weekends, they’re a comforting homemade treat that’s easy to love.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup plain applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 small apples peeled and diced in 1/4" cubes
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with papers or spray the wells generously with baking spray, then set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars for about 2-3 minutes on medium-high. Add the egg, applesauce, and vanilla, then mix on low until combined.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and apple pie spice. With the mixing speed on low, alternate adding the buttermilk and dry ingredients, about ⅓ of each mixture at a time, until the remaining ingredients are incorporated. Remove the bowl from the stand and gently fold in the apples. Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin tin (the batter will be to the rim, so fill generously).
- To prepare the topping, in a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Sprinkle over each individual muffin. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then turn down the heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and bake for an additional 6-10 minutes. The muffins should have a little spring to them, and the topping should be golden brown and crunchy. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
-Pears can be substituted for apples for a tasty fall twist.
STORE Apple Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, lining the container with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. To FREEZE, let muffins cool completely, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. For a crispier texture, reheat in a 325-degree Fahrenheit (163-degree Celsius) oven for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
