Apple Cinnamon Muffins: A Fall Favorite

Introduction

Embrace the flavours of fall with our delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins.

What You'll Need

• Muffin tin
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Oven mitts

Best Practices for Ingredient Selection

Apples

Choose fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for tartness and flavor.

Cinnamon

Opt for ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for a fresh, aromatic flavor.

Flour

All-purpose flour works well, but you can also use whole wheat or gluten-free options.

Sweeteners

Natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup can be used as alternatives to sugar.

Standard Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups diced apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples.
6. Fill each muffin tin about 2/3 full with the batter.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Dietary Options

This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free, vegan, and celiac diets. Follow the standard recipe, adapting based on the best practices for ingredient selection relevant to each dietary need.