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September 30, 2019 10 Comments

Cinnamon Apple Muffins

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A wooden box loaded with fresh cinnamon apple muffins topped with chopped walnuts

Make these easy Cinnamon Apple Muffins and watch them disappear!

This no-mixer required muffin recipe is made with sweet diced apples and fresh apple cider. The apple muffins have the perfect hint of cinnamon and a rich, moist sour cream batter. What’s not to LOVE!?

 

A cooling rack with cinnamon apple muffins topped with walnuts

You’ll love the flavors and terrific texture of these Cinnamon Apple Muffins.

Our rustic apple muffins are tender in the middle and crispy on the top with chopped walnuts and an optional apple cider glaze. The apple cinnamon combo is such a classic and practically irresistible!

You might think that developing a cinnamon apple muffin recipe would be a slam dunk in the SRFD kitchen. But truthfully, this recipe was a long time coming. We created many variations before finally making the best Cinnamon Apple Muffins we’ve ever tasted! This is a must try recipe… I kid you not!

 

A cooling rack with cinnamon apple muffins drizzled with apple cider glaze

The simple apple cider glaze adds just the right amount sweetness to these wonderful muffins!

These muffins are over-the-moon delicious served slightly warm right out of the oven, with the easy apple cider glaze drizzled on top. As with many muffin recipes they are best served the day they’re made, but will keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container. If you want to make and freeze these muffins ahead, skip the glaze until you’re ready to serve.

 

An overhead photo of a cooling rack of cinnamon apple muffins drizzled with apple cider glaze

I’m sure you will agree, these lovely cinnamon apple muffins taste like fall.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a change in the weather! While I adore summer fare, fall comfort food is so homey and warming to the belly that we just can’t wait to get back into the kitchen. From delicious, healthy and hearty soups, to flavorful casseroles and weekend baking, these are the recipes we crave this time of year!

 

A cinnamon apple muffin sliced open and topped with maple pear apple butter

If you’ve made our Maple Pear Apple Butter go ahead and spoon a little on your muffin. You won’t regret it! There’s no such thing as apple cinnamon overload 🙂

And finally, grab a little extra apple cider because we have a few more recipes I know you’re going to love! Who can resist these sweet and chewy Apple Cider Caramels, and our soft and spongy Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts? You won’t believe the deliciously intense flavor in our Apple Cider Ice Cream, and if you’re looking for a savory dinner option, try this wonderful Chicken Fricassee with Apples. Apple cider is an awesome addition to many of our favorite fall recipes!

 

 

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A box of cinnamon apple muffins topped with walnuts and coarse sugar

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5 from 3 votes

Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 9 muffins
Course: Breakfast or Brunch
Author: Tricia
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Equipment

  • muffin pan

Ingredients

For the apple mixture:

  • 1 large apple peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed

For the muffin batter:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • coarse sugar
  • chopped walnuts

For apple cider glaze (optional):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider
  • pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a 9-well muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

To prepare the muffin batter:

  • Toss the diced apples with the cinnamon and brown sugar; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and granulated sugar. Make a well in the center.
  • In a small mixing bowl lightly whisk the egg until blended. Add the sour cream, apple cider, butter and vanilla. Fold together with a spatula until smooth. Pour the sour cream mixture into the flour mixture. Gently fold together until the dry ingredients are just moistened. It will seem thick and a little dry, but keep folding.
  • Add the apple mixture and any accumulated juice to the batter. Gently fold with a spatula until the apples are incorporated.
  • Using an ice cream scoop (heaping), divide the batter between 8 or 9 muffin wells. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins generously with coarse sugar and chopped walnuts. Allow the muffins to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with no wet batter.
  • Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slightly warm if desired.

Optional apple cider drizzle:

  • Combine the powdered sugar, apple cider and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over the top of the muffins, if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • I’ve used Gala, Jonagold and Granny Smith apple varieties in these muffins. All good!
  • These muffins are best served the day they are made but keep well for two to three days in an airtight container at room temperature. Freeze for longer storage.
  • For best results, only drizzle icing on those that will be consumed soon.

Here are a few more recipes you might also enjoy:

 

Orange Cranberry Muffins on a cooling rack

Cranberry Orange Muffins – made with tart cranberries, fresh squeezed orange juice and bright orange zest folded into a wonderfully moist, rich sour cream batter. Click HERE to get the recipe.

 

Walnut Pear Muffins on a plate

Juicy fresh pears and ground walnuts are the stars of these moist and delicious, cardamom scented Pear Walnut Muffins. Click HERE for the recipe.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Tricia

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10 Comments

  1. Sue says

    October 2, 2019 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    These muffins look like something I’d get at my favorite B&B! Pinning 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 2, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you Sue! We can’t get enough of this combo 🙂

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  2. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    October 2, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Cinnamon and apples pair exceptionally well — love that flavor combo. Great idea for muffins — ’cause any flavor combo is welcome in a muffin. 🙂 Good stuff — thanks.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 2, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks John!

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  3. Angie@angiesrecipes.blogspot.com says

    October 1, 2019 at 1:00 am

    A perfect Fall treat! They look so gorgeous, Tricia.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 1, 2019 at 8:40 am

      Thank you Angie!

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  4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    September 30, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    As much as I love my mixer, I find the process of stirring in a bowl so satisfying, so I love this no-mixer recipe! And I am literally overflowing with apples right now from my recent apple picking adventure, so I will absolutely be baking a batch of these 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 30, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! Extra apples is always a great thing this time of year. Happy baking!

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  5. Chris Scheuer says

    September 30, 2019 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    I’m pretty certain that if these muffins could talk, they’d be shouting “fall!” They look wonderful and I love your glaze pictures. I want to reach in an swipe a little of it with my finger 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      September 30, 2019 at 7:18 am

      Thank you Chris! Fall flavors are some of our favorites 🙂 Wish I could share a few with you!

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