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- 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tablespoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 1 large egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (peeled and cored)

Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Fluffy Cinnamon Apple Muffins that will fill your kitchen with warmth. This easy recipe combines the sweet and spicy flavors of apples and cinnamon, making it perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With tender apples and a soft, fluffy texture, these muffins are sure to become a favorite for any occasion. Bake a batch today and enjoy the comfort of homemade goodness with family and friends!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk

1 ½ cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick spray.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

        Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.

          Combine Mixtures: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the chopped apples using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.

            Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.

              Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the tops of each muffin.

                Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

                  Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Serve: Enjoy the fluffy cinnamon apple muffins warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a pat of butter on top!

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 30 mins | Makes 12 muffins