Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp (8g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300g) peeled and finely diced Granny Smith apples
  • 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the finely diced apples with 1 tablespoon of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until coated.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, ensuring any brown sugar clumps are broken up.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and emulsified.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together using a spatula until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the prepared apple mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners and bake for 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.