Description
These Easy Apple Sour Cream Muffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Moist and flavorful, these muffins are packed with chunks of fresh apples and warm spices. The sour cream adds a tangy richness that sets them apart from your usual muffin.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Bake: Divide batter among muffin cups. Optional: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for topping, sprinkle over muffins. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins stay extra moist thanks to the sour cream.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
