These spiced apple muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with cozy cinnamon flavour and bits of apple in every bite, perfect for breakfast or a fall snack.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make these spiced apple muffins:
- Flour: The base of the muffins, giving them structure and softness.
- Baking powder & baking soda: Help the muffins rise and stay fluffy.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavour.
- Cinnamon & nutmeg: Add that warm, cozy spice that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Brown sugar & white sugar: Combine for sweetness and a hint of caramel flavour.
- Unsweetened applesauce: Keeps the muffins moist while reducing fat.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients and add structure.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavour.
- Apples: The star ingredient, juicy bits in every bite!
How to Make Spiced Apple Muffins (Step by Step)
Step 1 – Preheat the oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This ensures your muffins bake evenly and don’t stick.
Step 2 – Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, white sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Step 3 – Combine the wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4 – Make the batter:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix, this keeps the muffins soft and fluffy.
Step 5 – Add the apples:
Fold in the diced apples so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6 – Fill and bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Step 7 – Cool and enjoy:
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavour.
Spiced Apple Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, diced apples (about 1 large apple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, white sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Mix-ins: Nuts or raisins are optional but add texture and flavour.
Batter: Do not overmix, muffins stay moist and tender when ingredients are just combined.
Make ahead: Batter can be prepared and refrigerated for a few hours before baking.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; warm slightly before serving for best flavour.