Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and finely diced (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with paper muffin liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Ensure there are no large clumps so the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg slightly. Whisk in the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir them together just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter. Distribute them evenly so every muffin gets a good amount of fruit. The batter will be quite thick.
- Bake the Muffins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian