Apple Muffins Recipe

Name: Apple Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and diced; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour; 1/3 cup whole wheat flour; 4 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg, beaten; Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling; 12-cup muffin pan; Paper liners

Servings: persons

1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
12-cup muffin pan
Paper liners

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
3
Combine the apple, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl, and mix until the apple pieces are evenly coated.
4
Set aside for 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together the flours, baking powder, pumpkin-pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.
6
Mix in the remaining brown sugar and pecans.
7
Whisk together the milk, oil, and egg, then add the apple mixture.
8
Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
9
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
10
Sprinkle with the turninado sugar.
11
Bake for 2025 minutes, until the tops are rounded and light brown.
12
Immediately unmold the muffins onto a wire rack.
13
Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and diced, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apple Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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