Description
These Easy Apple Sour Cream Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh apple flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients including sour cream for extra richness and a cinnamon sugar topping for a delightful crunch, they’re perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and chopped)
Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and either line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the sour cream, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Mix batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Add topping: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of each muffin.
- Bake muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the muffins are fully cooked.
- Cool muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or to serving temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- You can substitute oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or raisins if desired.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
