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The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Apple Muffins: Soft, Moist, and Packed with Flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Muffins

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. If you want extra tall muffin tops, consider preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) for the initial baking stage. This higher temperature creates a quick rise.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Mixing the dry ingredients first helps ensure even distribution, so you get a consistent texture and flavor in every bite.

Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
  2. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins, so stop mixing as soon as you see no large streaks of flour.

Step 4: Fold in the Apples and Optional Ingredients

  1. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed. If desired, add nuts, raisins, or oats at this stage.
  2. The apples bring moisture to the batter, while any additional ingredients add texture and enhance flavor.

Step 5: Fill the Muffin Cups

  1. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full.
  2. For a bakery-style appearance, sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar or a few oats on top of each muffin.

Step 6: Bake the Muffins

  1. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for the first 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  2. To check if the muffins are ready, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

  1. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Serve warm with a pat of butter or enjoy at room temperature.

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