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Apple Fritter Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze

Close-up of a perfectly baked apple fritter muffins topped with a thick, white vanilla glaze drizzle.
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Bake these moist, spiced apple muffins that capture the comforting flavor of a classic apple fritter without the deep frying. They feature tender apple pieces and a sweet cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup finely diced or grated apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced or grated apple pieces.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the muffins cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Once the muffins are slightly cooled (about 10 minutes out of the oven), drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For a bakery style muffin, fill the cups almost to the top.
  • Use apples that hold their shape well, such as Honeycrisp or Braeburn, for the best texture.
  • You can make these ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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