When the air starts to turn crisp and the leaves begin to change color, it’s the perfect time to cozy up indoors with a warm treat straight from the oven. These Feine Apfel Muffins are a delightful combination of soft, tender muffin batter and juicy chunks of fresh apple, all topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. They’re the ideal snack to enjoy with a cup of tea on a chilly autumn afternoon or to serve as a sweet ending to a hearty dinner. Let’s dive into this recipe and bring the comforting aroma of freshly baked muffins into your home.
Feine Apfel Muffins
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
8. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the tops of the muffins.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Feine Apfel Muffins are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Their fluffy texture, fragrant spices, and juicy apple chunks make them a delightful treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. So, the next time you’re yearning for something sweet and comforting, whip up a batch of these muffins and let the cozy flavors of fall envelop your senses.
