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As autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite as comforting as the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked apple cinnamon muffins wafting through your kitchen. These delightful treats perfectly capture the essence of fall, combining the sweetness of ripe apples with the warm spice of cinnamon. The seasonal appeal of apple cinnamon muffins lies not only in their delectable flavor but also in their ability to evoke memories of cozy gatherings and festive celebrations.

Irresistible Moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Fall

Dive into the flavors of fall with these irresistibly moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins! Perfect for cozy mornings, these muffins are made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Easy to whip up in just 40 minutes, they offer a delightful combination of textures, especially if you add walnuts or pecans. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and make your kitchen smell amazing! Sweeten your fall baking with this simple recipe.
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Ingredients
  

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups peeled, diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions
 

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

    Prepare the Apples: In a bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

      Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

        Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and combined.

          Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.

            Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.

              Add Topping: Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of each muffin for an extra sweet, crunchy topping.

                Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

                  Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

                    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12 muffins