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Easy Apple Walnut Muffins

Easy Apple Walnut Muffins

Moist cinnamon-apple muffins studded with crunchy walnuts. Quick to mix, no mixer needed—perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.33 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup tart apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 0.75 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar, for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and lightly mist with cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour in buttermilk and whisk just to combine the wet mixture.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry bowl. Stir gently until only a few streaks of flour remain.
  • Fold in diced apples and walnuts until evenly dispersed. Do not overmix.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes, until domed and a tester comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the walnuts with raisins or dried cranberries. For a bakery-style crunch, add a pinch of cinnamon to the turbinado sugar topping. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Apple Walnut Muffins flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.