Grandma's Apple Muffins

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly fragrant, Grandma's Apple Muffins are the perfect treat to bring a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen. Packed with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a hint of nutmeg, these muffins showcase the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, with the option to add crunchy walnuts or pecans for extra texture. Melted butter and vanilla give the batter a rich, homemade flavor, while the light and fluffy crumb makes these muffins ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. Whether served fresh out of the oven or saved for later, these apple muffins are a classic comfort food everyone will love. Perfect keywords include "apple muffins recipe," "homemade apple muffins," and "easy muffin recipes."

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 0.75 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cup optional: chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1176.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3240.6

Total Fat 147.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 459.3mg	0%
Sodium 2700.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 452.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 242.6g
Protein 49.2g	0%

Vitamin D 116IU	0%
Calcium 454.1mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1274.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 54.3%