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Apple Fritter Muffins

Apple Fritter Muffins: Your New Favorite Cozy Treat

These Apple Fritter Muffins combine tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a decadent glaze for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar mixed with molasses.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Vital leavening agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Consider mixing in nutmeg or ginger for added spice.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 Large Eggs Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
  • ½ cup Milk Use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Apples Substitute with Fuji or Gala if desired.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
  • 2 tablespoon Milk Used to adjust glaze thickness.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  5. Fill the muffin tin about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then drizzle with prepared glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins can be easily customized with added nuts or dried fruits. Adjust the glaze thickness to your preference.

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