The Best Buttermilk Apple Spice Muffins

Kristen Massad — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:15:49 +0000

Buttermilk Apple Spice Muffins are loaded with fresh apple chunks, the perfect amount of cinnamon spice flavor and super moist. This easy muffin recipe will be enjoyed all year long!

We are slightly obsessed with muffins aka "moon muffins" (thanks Mickey Mouse) in our home! Breakfast, after school snack, "i'm still hungry" after dinner snack are all the perfect times for a individual, flavor packed, made from scratch muffin and Buttermilk Apples Spice Muffins are hard to beat.

After a few test runs of this recipe, they kept getting better and they are finally perfected. The Best Buttermilk Apples Spice Muffins are super moist, thanks to the buttermilk, have the perfect of cinnamon and ginger spice and the most delicious apple crunch.

Buttermilk Apple Spice Muffins are a favorite in our home along with these delicious Banana Nut Muffins and Lemon Blueberry Muffins.

Ingredients

Flour
Baking Soda
Cinnamon
Ginger
Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
Eggs
Buttermilk
Honeycrisp Apples, Peeled + Diced

Step-by-Step Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a muffin pan with non stick spray
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt
Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
Add in one egg at a time and mix until incorporated
Add the diced apples into the flour mixture and mix until apples are coated
With the mixer on low speed, alternate the flour mixture and the buttermilk until all ingredients are combined
Fill the muffin pan ¾ full
Sprinkle the top of each muffin batter with Cinnamon Sugar topping
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool before removing from the pan
Enjoy!

Tips and FAQS To Make The Best Apple Muffins

Don't Over Mix
During the baking process, make sure not to over mix your batter and adding apples to the batter can be tricky. The best way to incorporate the apples is to fold (or mix) them into the dry ingredients before adding it into the butter and egg mixture. Folding the apples into the dry ingredients will ensure that all the apples get evenly distributed throughout the batter and won't separate once they are added in.

Homemade Buttermilk
If you don't have buttermilk at home, you can make your own! 1 cup of whole milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, stir and let it sit for 5 minutes!

How To Store Muffins
Once the muffins are cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you want to save them for longer, you can freeze them in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to 3 months.

Can I replace the buttermilk for regular milk?

I would not recommend it! The buttermilk is what will create a reaction to the baking soda and you need the acid from the buttermilk.

Can I freeze these apple muffins?

Absolutely! These are great to keep in the freezer and take out when you are needing a quick breakfast. Freeze them in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to 3 months.

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