Ina Garten Apple Muffins are made with sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and diced apples. This easy Barefoot Contessa Apple Muffins recipe creates a dessert that takes about 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 18 people.
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Apple Muffins Recipe:
- Tasty Apples: Every muffin is filled with juicy, flavorful diced apples.
- Yummy Topping: A touch of brown sugar gives a tasty caramelized crunch to each mouthful.
- Easy to Make: Clear instructions make baking these muffins simple.
- Great for Anytime: Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or enjoying with loved ones.
🍎 Ina Garten Apple Muffins Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar (use 1 1/2 cups for a less sweet muffin)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or coconut oil are good alternatives)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (approximately 3 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping (adjust to taste)
🧁 How To Make Ina Garten Apple Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 18 paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, blend sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale yellow.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick, resembling cookie dough.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Sprinkle the top of each muffin with brown sugar to taste.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use firm, sour apples like Granny Smith for good taste and texture.
- Change the sugar amount to make the muffins as sweet as you like.
- For soft muffins, don’t mix the batter too much. Mix just enough to blend well for a light texture.
- Eat the muffins warm or cool. Keep in a sealed container for 3 days at room temperature, or freeze to store longer.
☕ What To Serve With Apple Muffins?
Serve apple muffins with a hot cup of coffee or tea , whipped Cream , hot Chocolate , fruit Salad ,Nut Butter.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Apple Muffins?
- In the fridge: Store leftovers apple muffins in an airtight container for 5 days.
- In the freezer: Wrap leftovers apple muffins individually in plastic wrap and freeze for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Apple Muffins?
- In the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F, then warm leftovers apple muffins for 8-10 minutes.
- In the microwave: Heat leftovers apple muffins for 20-30 seconds per muffin.
- In the air-fryer: leftovers apple muffins can be reheated at 325°F for 5-7 minutes.
FAQ’S:
How Can I Prevent The Muffins from Sticking To The Paper Liners?
Wait until the muffins cool down before you take them out of the pan to stop them from sticking.
Can I Make These Muffins Without Eggs?
Yes, you can make these muffins without eggs. You can use things like mashed bananas, applesauce, yogurt, or special egg substitutes instead.
What Can I Do If My Muffins Come Out Too dense?
Make sure not to mix the batter too much and avoid pressing it down when you fill the muffin liners.
What Type of Apples Should I Use For The Muffins?
For the best taste, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They keep their shape well when baking and add a good mix of sweet and tart flavors to the muffins.
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Ina Garten Apple Muffins Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 38 calories
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0.06g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 33mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 3.2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Calcium: 8.8mg
- Iron: 0.13mg
- Potassium: 9.1mg
Ina Garten Apple Muffins
Description
Ina Garten Apple Muffins are made with sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and diced apples. This easy Barefoot Contessa Apple Muffins recipe creates a dessert that takes about 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 18 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 18 paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, blend sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale yellow.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick, resembling cookie dough.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Sprinkle the top of each muffin with brown sugar to taste.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use firm, sour apples like Granny Smith for good taste and texture.
- Change the sugar amount to make the muffins as sweet as you like.
- For soft muffins, don’t mix the batter too much. Mix just enough to blend well for a light texture.
- texture.
Eat the muffins warm or cool. Keep in a sealed container for 3 days at room temperature, or freeze to store longer.