Description
Ina Garten’s apple muffins deliver classic comfort with a delightful twist of warm spices and tender fruit. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, promising a perfect breakfast or afternoon treat that warms hearts and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 3 teaspoons (15 ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spices:
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients and Topping:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
- 1 ½ cups chopped tart apples
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and baking soda. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
- Create the wet mixture in a separate bowl by whisking the eggs until well beaten. Incorporate full-fat sour cream and unsalted butter that has been melted and slightly cooled.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Carefully fold in freshly chopped apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by inserting paper liners. Portion the batter evenly, filling each cup approximately two-thirds full.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut cold butter into small cubes and work into the dry mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the prepared crumb topping generously over each unbaked muffin, covering the surface completely.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of a muffin – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Savor the ultimate autumn breakfast treat that transforms simple ingredients into a bakery-worthy masterpiece.
- Capture the essence of fall with each bite, blending warm cinnamon notes and juicy apple chunks in a tender, irresistible muffin.
- Sour cream works magic, creating an incredibly soft crumb that melts in your mouth and keeps muffins beautifully moist.
- Sprinkle the crispy streusel topping for a delightful crunch that elevates these muffins from good to absolutely spectacular.
- Maximize freshness by storing at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to a month, ensuring you can enjoy these seasonal delights anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg