Apple Cinnamon Sour Cream Muffins

Warm, cozy, and bursting with flavor, these Apple Cinnamon Sour Cream Muffins are the perfect blend of tender apples, fragrant cinnamon, and a rich, moist crumb. With the magic of creamy sour cream and a touch of brown sugar, these muffins stay incredibly soft while delivering a balanced sweetness. Diced fresh apples are folded into the batter, ensuring juicy bites in every muffin, and a sprinkle of optional coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or stored for later, these easy-to-make spiced apple muffins will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your day with comforting goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 0.75 cups sour cream
• 0.25 cups milk
• 2 units large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for a crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1306.8 grams (1306.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3350

Total Fat 146.20g	187%
Saturated Fat 88.90g	445%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 726mg	242%
Sodium 2389mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 484.30g	176%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 276.30g
Protein 46.80g	94%

Vitamin D 107IU	534%
Calcium 536mg	41%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1012mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 56.3%