Apple Fritter Muffins
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great, peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Toss them with cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the spiced apples.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into a greased or lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze the Muffins: Whisk powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm muffins.