This time of year we are always trying to keep up with our apple tree. We have an apple tree in our yard that produces tons of apples each Fall. In an effort to use them in different and interesting ways, we have made Apple Cookies and Apple Crisp. Recently we used some backyard apples in this Apple Muffins Recipe. The only thing better than making yummy apple muffins is making them with some some little kitchen helpers.
I am excited to be participating in the Kids’ Kitchen Monthly Blog Hop once again. Each month, I am joining some of my favorite kid bloggers, sharing recipes that are perfect to make with kids. This month, we are each sharing recipes using Apples or Pumpkins. Lots of good stuff here to try for Fall. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the post for more recipes from the other participating bloggers.
Apple Muffins Recipe
For this recipe, I used my basic muffin recipe and made a few tweaks to account for the addition of the apples and some other spices.
Measuring and mixing have always been some of my kids’ favorite kitchen activities.
I peeled and chopped some apples into small pieces and we added them to our batter. Peeling and chopping is an adults only job in our house.
Once we mixed up the batter for this Apple Muffins Recipe, we scooped it into a muffin pan. You can use cupcake liners if you want or just grease a muffin tin.
You’ll need to let these muffins cool a bit before eating, but they are amazing when served still a bit warm.
You can try this recipe with a variety of apples. Granny Smith are good as are any used in baking.
This apple muffins recipe was a big hit with my sous chefs!

Apple Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1 extra large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 stick of butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup apples peeled and finely diced
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
-
Pour the flour, baking powder, salt and a dash of cinnamon into a bowl and stir to combine.
-
In another bowl, beat the egg and add the sugar, brown sugar and milk. Mix. Stir in the cooled, melted butter.
-
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in 1 cup of peeled and chopped apples.
-
Fill your muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease with cooking spray and fill each 3/4 full with the batter.
-
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
For more recipes to make with kids using Apples or Pumpkins check out:
Kids’ Kitchen: Apple Pie Dessert Pizza | Sugar, Spice & Glitter
Pumpkin Scones | Royal Little Lambs
Caramel Apple Nachos | The Gifted Gabber
Yummy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins | Living Montessori Now
If you like this Apple Muffins Recipe, you’ll love:
Sabung Ayam Online says
I love muffin, thanks for the tips
Chris says
These look so delicious! Can’t wait to send my nieces this recipe, looks great fun a I think they’ll LOVE making them!!
Vicky says
I bet they will!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
Send those little helpers my way as I always need some extra hands in the kitchen (both to cook & eat). As for these muffins. . .well. . .a couple sure would hit the spot right about now. BTW. . .so jealous of your apple tree. I live in the city and you are lucky to come across a blade of grass. . .a fruit tree. . .now that is as rare as a unicorn.
Vicky says
Lol! Thanks for the laugh Lynn. 🙂
[email protected] says
I adore apples, but oddly enough I’ve never made apple muffins. I’ve done cakes, crisps, pies and more… but never muffins! Not sure why that is, but seeing how nice and simple this is and how wonderful it is to do with kids, I think I’m going to have to give it a shot a little later in the season when our local apples are at their best. Cheers!
Vicky says
We really enjoyed them Sean.
Dana says
I haven’t had muffins like this in so long! I’m due!
Heidi Zimmerman says
This recipe is so easy, looks great! Love those pics of your kids helping!
Vicky says
Thanks Heidi!