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Moist Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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These muffins feature a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, tart fresh apples, and a warm cinnamon sugar topping. They are moist, tender, and perfect for a cozy autumn breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt (Greek or sour)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 medium Apples (firm, tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease generously.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams, subsides, and turns amber with brown specks and a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, cooled brown butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the plain yogurt.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the diced apples.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Mix 1 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins. Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Brown butter requires close attention to prevent burning. Muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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