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Apple Fritter Muffins Recipes

Apple Fritter Muffins Recipe

These Apple Fritter Muffins are a delicious, fall-inspired treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon, apple, and a sweet glaze, all in a soft, fluffy muffin. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, they’re simple to make and irresistibly good!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: [Baking]
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 2 large apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk adjust for glaze consistency

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Toss with cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the Batter: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the spiced apples.
  5. Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Glaze the Muffins: Whisk powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm muffins.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
  • Cinnamon sugar can be sprinkled on top before baking for extra sweetness and crunch.
  • To make it gluten-free, swap out the flour for a gluten-free flour blend.
  • If you prefer the muffins less sweet, skip the glaze.

Nutritional Facts (per muffin)

  • Calories: 220-250
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 18-22g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 120-150mg