Tender muffins filled with juicy apples, coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping. These taste like apple cider donuts in muffin form—perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.
3 ½ cups + 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, separated
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ⅓ cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
4 cups finely diced apple (peeled Golden Delicious or other yellow apple)
For the Topping:
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease well.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour (reserving the 4 tbsp), baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
Combine: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Toss diced apples with the reserved flour, then fold into batter.
Bake: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly.
Coat muffins: Dip tops in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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