Easy Apple Raisin Muffins
Soft, moist, and full of flavor! These Easy Apple Raisin Muffins are the perfect quick-bake treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Muffins
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick butter room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 apples peeled, cored, and chopped into ½-inch pieces
Topping
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
350 °F or 320 °F. - Soak the raisins in milk for 10 minutes.½ cup raisins, 1 cup milk
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes.1 stick butter, ¾ cup sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix for 2 more minutes.1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl.2½ cups all-purpose flour, 2½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Drain the raisins and add the milk to the batter. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the apples and raisins with a spatula.2 apples
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each ¾ full.
- Mix the flour and brown sugar and sprinkle a little on top of each muffin.1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
NOTES
1. Can I use other fruits? Yes! You can swap the raisins for dried cranberries or the apples for pears for a fun variation.
2. What’s the secret to extra moist muffins? Soaking the raisins in milk before baking adds extra moisture, keeping the muffins soft and tender.
3. How do I store apple raisin muffins?
- At room temperature – Keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer bag or box for up to 3 months.
- TIP: Freeze the muffins in batches so you only defrost the amount you need.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 2mg
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