Cinnamon Walnut Apple Muffins
These delightful Cinnamon Walnut Apple Muffins are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Bursting with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of warm spices, they're ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. The buttery streusel topping adds an irresistible crunch that makes each muffin simply addicting. Easy to make, these muffins can be whipped up quickly and shared with family and friends, making them a must-try in your baking repertoire!
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
white flour
3 cups (sifted)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
baking powder
1 tablespoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
cinnamon
2 teaspoons
allspice
1 teaspoon
2% low-fat milk
1 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
large eggs
3 (beaten)
molasses
1/3 cup
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
red apples
3 large (peeled and diced)
walnuts
3/4 cup (chopped)
flour for topping
2/3 cup
brown sugar for topping
1/4 cup (packed)
butter or margarine
3 tablespoons (softened)
cinnamon for topping
1 teaspoon
walnuts for topping
1/4 cup (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease the bottoms of a medium-sized muffin tin or use paper liners for easier cleanup.
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice until well combined.
3
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla, eggs, molasses, and vegetable oil until smooth.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. The batter should be lumpy and not entirely smooth, about 15-20 seconds of stirring. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
5
Fold in the diced apples and 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
6
In a separate small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining 2/3 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter (or margarine), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Mix until crumbly.
7
Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with the muffin batter. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Walnut Apple Muffins?
These muffins are a sweet and savory blend of fresh apples, walnuts, and warm spices with a crunchy streusel topping.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How do I prepare the muffin tin?
Grease the bottoms of a medium-sized muffin tin or use paper liners.
What dry ingredients are used in the batter?
The dry ingredients include white flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
What wet ingredients are used in the batter?
The wet ingredients include milk, vanilla, eggs, molasses, and vegetable oil.
How long should I stir the muffin batter?
Stir gently for about 15-20 seconds until just combined.
Why is it important not to overmix the batter?
Avoiding overmixing ensures the muffins remain tender rather than tough.
What kind of apples are recommended for this recipe?
The recipe calls for large red apples.
How many apples do I need for these muffins?
You will need three large red apples.
How should the apples be prepared before adding to the batter?
The apples should be peeled and diced.
How many walnuts go in the muffin batter?
Add 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts directly into the batter.
What ingredients are needed for the streusel topping?
The topping contains flour, brown sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
How do I make the streusel topping?
Mix the topping ingredients in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly.
How much batter goes in each muffin cup?
Fill each muffin cup approximately 2/3 full.
How long do these muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 15 to 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
They should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Can I use paper liners in the muffin tin?
Yes, paper liners can be used for easier cleanup.
What spices give these muffins their flavor?
The recipe uses cinnamon and allspice for a warm flavor profile.
Can I use margarine instead of butter for the topping?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 3 tablespoons of softened butter or margarine.
How should the muffins be cooled after baking?
Cool them in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Should the muffin batter be smooth?
No, the batter should be lumpy and not entirely smooth before baking.
What kind of milk is specified in the ingredients?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of 2% low-fat milk.
Can I substitute the walnuts with other nuts?
While walnuts are recommended, you can substitute other nuts like pecans if preferred.
When is the best time to serve these muffins?
They are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy afternoon snack.
How much molasses is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of molasses.
What size muffin tin is needed for this recipe?
Use a medium-sized muffin tin.
How much cinnamon is used in the streusel topping?
The streusel topping requires 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
What type of flour is used for the batter?
The recipe uses 3 cups of sifted white flour for the batter.
What type of sugar is used in the muffins?
Packed brown sugar is used in both the muffin batter and the streusel topping.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 large eggs, which should be beaten before adding.