Simply Irresistible Country Apple Fritter Muffins! Fluffy, buttery, white cake muffins loaded with chunks of apples and layers of brown sugar and cinnamon swirled inside and on top.
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So, what's not to like about muffins loaded with cinnamon, apples and vanilla? Just wait!
You should smell the cinnamon, apples and vanilla cake when it's baking. O.M.G! Words cannot even come close to describe these amazing apple fritter muffins, but they are so heavenly.
If you want to bake this in the loaf pan, click here for this famous Apple Fritter Bread recipe. I love to bake! And if you love to bake and enjoy nibbling on wonderful, succulent muffins, you really need to make these! They won't disappoint, I promise.
You'll be drooling before it's even out of the oven...
Ingredients You Need
Apple Fritter Muffin Recipe
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- granulated sugar
- butter
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- milk
- 2 apples any kind, peeled and chopped , mixed with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze
- powdered sugar
- milk or cream- depending on thickness of glaze wanted
How to Make Apple Fritter Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a muffin pan and spray with non-stick spray or use cupcake liners.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another medium-sized bowl, beat white sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until blended in; add in vanilla extract.
- Combine & whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl and add into creamed butter mixture and stir until just blended.
- Mix milk into batter until smooth.
- In each muffin cup, fill each tin ½ full of the cake batter; add 1 tablespoon of the apple/sugar mixture on top. Add your brown sugar/cinnamon mixture that you prepared in the beginning and top each muffin again by sprinkling the brown/sugar/cinnamon mixture between the 12 muffins.Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over each of the apple layers and spread out with a butter knife, then top each muffin with remaining apples. Lightly pat apples into batter again.
- Option: Swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using knife or spoon.(I did this with the Apple Fritter Bread on the blog, but not these muffins.)
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- To make glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk or cream together until well mixed.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling with glaze.
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Country Apple Fritter Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 apples any kind, peeled and chopped , mixed with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze
- ½ cup of powdered sugar
- 1-3 tablespoons of milk or cream- depending on thickness of glaze wanted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a muffin pan and spray with non-stick spray or use cupcake liners.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another medium-sized bowl, beat white sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until blended in; add in vanilla extract.
- Combine & whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl and add into creamed butter mixture and stir until just blended.
- Mix milk into batter until smooth.
- In each muffin cup, fill each tin ½ full of the cake batter; add 1 tablespoon of the apple/sugar mixture on top. Add your brown sugar/cinnamon mixture that you prepared in the beginning and top each muffin again by sprinkling the brown/sugar/cinnamon mixture between the 12 muffins.Lightly pat apple mixture into batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over each of the apple layers and spread out with a butter knife, then top each muffin with remaining apples. Lightly pat apples into batter again.
- Option: Swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using knife or spoon.(I did this with the Apple Fritter Bread on the blog, but not these muffins.)
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- To make glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk or cream together until well mixed.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling with glaze.
Anita says
I had bought 1/2 of Golden delicious apples from a fundraiser so I tripled this recipe and made muffins both large and small and a square loaf cake. I shared the baked items with my friends and family. Everyone loved tot. It is so amazingly delicious and super easy to make it. Peeling the apples and baking took the longest but you will love it. I have everyone wanting the recipe. I actually had extra diced apples mixture and brown sugar so I froze them to use in a cakes. I cooked my items a little longer but I think that varies on your oven. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Anita says
Sorry about the typos.... it should say 1/2 crate of apples and I froze the extra apple mixture and brown sugar mixture to use in pancakes
Kim Lange says
So happy to hear everyone loved it Anita! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me! I really appreciate it! Happy Holidays to your and your family!
Jane says
I had some apples that needed using up and my stash of muffins in the freezer ran out so it seemed like the perfect time to try these muffins. They were so easy to put together, peeling and slicing the apples took the longest actually lol. Though my apples must have been larger than the ones you used, I had doubled the recipe so i chopped up 4 apples and even though I really added a lot to each muffin I still had nearly half left over. If I had had a 3rd muffin pan I would have just made another batch. The brown sugar and cinnamon mixture sort of melted on the apples creating a bit of a caramel flavor. These are soo good, might have to buy more apples when these start to run low lol
Kim Lange says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed them Jane! Thank you so much for commenting and wanting to make them again, that's so awesome! xo
Anita says
Jane did these hold up well in your freezer? I am considering making them for Christmas morning? Dud you precook them and let them thaw or did you prepare in muffin pans and freezer.; then cooking when thawed? I appreciate any feedback as I have never frozen muffins
Kim Lange says
I bake them, transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool. When completely cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in a resealable freezer bag. Seal tightly.
Muffins will keep frozen for up to 3 months. To prepare: Remove the muffins from the freezer, carefully unwrap them, and let thaw at room temperature. To serve warm, reheat the unwrapped muffins in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds on HIGH. Or heat oven to 400F, place the foil-wrapped muffins on a baking sheet, and warm for 10 to 15 minutes. Hope this helps Anita! Happy Holidays!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Just like your amazing Apple Fritter Loaf Cake but in portable muffin form!! Yesssss 🙂
Mag says
Probably about the best muffins I have made in a long time. Did some tweaking. I used half butter half coconut oil. Added white chocolate chips to the batter. When layering I put some apples, walnuts and cinnamon mixture in muffin cups first. Then added 2/3 batter. Another layer of apples, walnuts and cinnamon topped with remaining batter. Then used an oatmeal crumble topping. When done baking and cooled I drizzled with a Carmel glaze. Yum!!!!
RaeAnna says
Do these have to be refrigerated? My daughter and I made these and they came out amazing! I want to make more and send them to my mom.
Kim Lange says
Hi RaeAnna! No they don't have to, but if you are sending them, I would send them right away. I don't know how long they will hold up and they are best eaten within the first few days. Hope that helps!
Julie says
Do you know if I can use sour cream in place of the eggs? All out ?
ChocolaTess says
I haven't tried it but it says here to Use 1 1/2 Tablespoon sourcream (or one heaped Tablespoon) in the place of one egg. Beat in air when you add the sour cream just like you would with the egg. Let us know how it works out if you do!
Julie says
What can I use instead of the eggs? I don’t have Eggs! And I don’t have apple sauce ?
Sandy says
Can this be frozen? Looks delish.
ChocolaTess says
Yes you can freeze them. 🙂
Anonymous says
How many muffins does it make?
ChocolaTess says
12 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Maureen says
Very yummy!
This one's a keeper.
Wasn't dry. Taste just like an apple fritter.
Thanks for sharing
ChocolaTess says
Thank you so much Maureen for your kind words! 🙂
Penny says
These are outstanding!! My only issue is that they are very oily. Should I cut the butter?? I have made these about four times with the same issue each time. Hubby really likes these.
ChocolaTess says
Hmm..I wonder if it's the butter you are using? I've never had them come out oily, but yes, try cutting the butter a bit and see how it works out for you! Or sub some of the butter for applesauce or yogurt maybe? Hopefully that works for you dear! Gotta keep the hubby happy! 😉
Didi says
Omg very delicious, good thing i doubled the receipe, it's a winner!
Merci!
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Didi!! So happy you enjoyed them!
Carol says
Has anybody tried to freeze these?
ChocolaTess says
Hi Carol! I haven't froze them, but I'm sure you could. Just make sure they are well sealed. 😀
Pam says
Went apple picking yesterday and ended up with over 15 pounds of apples. This morning I made these muffins using caramel extract my parents had found instead of the vanilla extract. To say the least there's only 4 left now.
ChocolaTess says
Oh Pam! Caramel extract in these muffins sound so amazing! Great idea for the fall season! 😀 I definitely need to try these and thanks for the great idea!
Lanie Miller says
The apple fritter muffins look super yummy, can't wait to try them!! Thanks?
ChocolaTess says
You are so sweet! Thank you Lanie!! You will love them!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Mmmm. These muffins remind me of your yummy Apple Fritter Bread! Nom nom nom 😉 xoxo
Donna Van says
Just baked these yummy country apple fritter muffins. I used one large egg and one large delicious apple. I hope you like them, too. #countryapplefrittermuffins
ChocolaTess says
So glad you enjoyed them Donna!
Vanessa says
Omg these are the best muffins ever!
Love Apple fritters
also made pear ones also just as good thank you so much for sharing
ChocolaTess says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them Vanessa! Thank you! <3
Erin says
These turned out fantastic! Such a great recipe! Will be making these again, definitely!
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Erin! 🙂
ShIrley says
I'm trying to get to the recipe for apple fritter muffins and nothing to open. Can anyone help please. New to this. Thx
ChocolaTess says
Shirley: At the bottom of the first page, there is a 'click here for recipe' sign. But here is the direct link, http://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/country-apple-fritter-muffins/. If you still have issues, let me know! Happy Baking and Merry Christmas! <3
theresa says
Do you have a pistachio muffin recipe.
Lysa Wilds says
Thank you for sharing on the Oh My Heartsie Girls WW Link Party!
#wordlesswednesday
Wishing you an AWESOME week.
xx
Lysa
Co-Host
Oh My Heartsie Girls WW
ChocolaTess says
You are welcome! Nice party! 🙂 Have an awesome week yourself Lysa! Thanks for stopping by!
Shirley says
Has anyone tried making apple fritter bread using cake mix?
Mandee Thomas says
Ah, I LOVE apple fritters! These look so gosh darn tasty 😀 I wanted to let you know that this post is being featured tomorrow night at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see what you share with us this week 🙂
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ChocolaTess says
Mandee, that is awesome! Thank you so much for featuring this recipe. Honored and excited! Can't wait to come back! Thanks for hosting! 🙂
Rachel says
Great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it on Mouthwatering Mondays! I loved it so much that it's one of the featured recipes today! Have a wonderfully delicious week!
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Rachel! Very honored and I very much appreciate that you loved the recipe. 🙂 Have a great delicious week as well!
ChocolaTess says
1/2 cup butter! Wow..I just realized when I copied the recipe over from my Country Apple Fritter Bread recipe on the blog, that i must not copied it all over and just copied the 2 eggs and below. Awfully sorry about that, but it's updated now and thanks for catching that! Enjoy the recipe!! 🙂
Priscilla says
how much butter do I use for the country apple fritter muffins?