Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

This Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe is a nutty and moist recipe, which is made with browned butter and fresh apples. It’s the perfect fall breakfast, ready in about 40 minutes.

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Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 6 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 2 1/2 cups White Whole Wheat Or All-purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Ground Allspice
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Diced Peeled Apples

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

• 2 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

How To Make Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins

1. Prep Oven and Brown the Butter: Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. To brown the butter, melt it in a medium skillet over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, as the butter foams and pops. Once the butter starts to turn an amber color and smells nutty, with small brown bits on the bottom, remove it from the heat. Pour it into a small bowl to cool to room temperature.
2. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cooled browned butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently stir in the diced apples.
4. Top and Bake: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Fill the prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter. Sprinkle each muffin with the cinnamon-sugar topping.
5. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to brown butter perfectly? The key is to watch it closely and swirl the pan often. The process goes quickly from browning to burning. As soon as you see amber-colored butter with nutty-smelling brown specks, remove it from the heat immediately.
• What are the best apples to use? A firm, crisp apple that holds its shape is best. Tart apples like Granny Smith provide a nice contrast to the sweetness, while sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Gala also work wonderfully.
• How to get a tender muffin? Do not overmix the batter! Once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix only until you no longer see streaks of flour. Overmixing develops the gluten and will make your muffins tough.
• Can I use a different flour? The recipe works well with either all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour (also known as whole wheat pastry flour), which provides a bit more nutrition with a similarly tender crumb.

What To Serve With Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins are a wonderful breakfast or snack on their own, but they are also delicious with:

• A simple spread of salted butter
• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• A side of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

How To Store Apple Cinnamon Muffins

• Room Temperature: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Placing a paper towel in the container can help absorb excess moisture.
• Freeze: These muffins freeze very well. Let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or gently reheat in the microwave.

Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 220-260 kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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