Now I Only Bake Apple-Cinnamon Muffins – A Scent That Awakens Childhood Memories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep: Line a muffin tray with paper liners and preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat).

2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice into small cubes. If you like, toss them briefly with some lemon juice.

3. Dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt (and optionally vanilla sugar).

4. Wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and oil.

5. Combine: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined – the batter can be a bit lumpy.

6. Fold in apples, then distribute the batter evenly into the muffin liners.

7. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Don’t forget the toothpick test!

Mistakes to Avoid

• Overmixing: Makes the batter tough instead of light and fluffy.

• Apple pieces too large: They release too much moisture – making the muffins soggy.

• Oven too hot: Muffins should rise evenly, not burn.

Bonus Tip

When the muffins come fresh out of the oven, brush them with a touch of honey or cinnamon sugar – it gives them a lovely shine and heavenly aroma.
Or enjoy them slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – a little moment of pure nostalgia!

Conclusion:

These apple-cinnamon muffins are more than just baked goods – they are a piece of memory, a scent of comfort, and a sweet reminder that sometimes the simplest things are the most beautiful.