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Apple Pie Muffins

These Apple Pie Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of apple pie in a convenient muffin form. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, they are moist, fluffy, and filled with spiced apple goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast/Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin (12-cup)
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • optional muffin liners
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples About 2 medium apples
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Optional topping
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon Optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners or lightly greasing it.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  • If desired, in a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the tops of the muffins for added sweetness and flavor.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy your delicious Apple Pie Muffins warm or at room temperature!

Notes

You can substitute the apples with other fruits like pears or peaches for a different flavor.
If you prefer a sweeter muffin, you can add more sugar or a drizzle of icing on top after they cool.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.