Cinnamon Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 large egg – beaten
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups apple – peeled, cored, diced 0.5-inch
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar – for topping
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon – for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
2. Peel, core, and dice the apples into 0.5-inch pieces; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until slightly thick and frothy, about 1 minute. Whisk in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until the flour is mostly incorporated. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed; do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about 3/4 full). In a small bowl, mix the 2 tbsp granulated sugar with 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
7. Bake until the muffins are domed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 18–22 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.