Soft, spiced muffins that bring the flavors of apple and cinnamon together—perfect for cozy fall baking recipes and the ultimate autumn treat.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

2 large eggs

1 cup milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)

1/2 cup melted butter (or, as an alternative, coconut oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Fold in apples: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and gently fold in the chopped apples until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Bake: After dividing the batter equally among the muffin cups, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and enjoy: Allow muffins to cool before transferring to a wire rack.

Before baking, dust the top with cinnamon sugar for an added sweet touch.