Apple Fritter Muffins

Skill level: Easy

These apple cinnamon muffins feature a soft batter layered with a brown sugar apple filling and finished with a simple glaze. As they bake, the apples soften, creating a sweet, spiced center that contrasts with the tender crumb. Easy to assemble and full of texture, this recipe works well for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert that can be made ahead and enjoyed throughout the week.

Ingredients

• 2 Autumn Glory apples, diced
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup softened butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup whole milk

Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Fill your muffin pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fully combined.
4. Add eggs to the bowl and mix until everything is fully combined.
5. Slowly add the flour in 3 increments. (Add 1/3 of flour, then mix. Repeat 2 more times)
6. Pour milk into a bowl and mix until the batter is creamy.
7. Mix diced apples into the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
8. Using a piping bag, add about 1 tablespoon of batter to each muffin cup.
9. Add about a tablespoon of the apple mixture.
10. Top the muffin cups with more batter.
11. Top each muffin cup with another tablespoon of the apple mixture and extra brown sugar and cinnamon.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until each cupcake is done in the middle using a toothpick test.
13. Let muffins cool.
14. To make the glaze, just mix your powdered sugar and milk.
15. Drizzle the desired amount on top of each muffin.

Recipe created by Rosalyn Daniels for Superfresh Growers.