Apple Pecan Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Muffins

• 2 cups peeled and diced apples
• 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
• 1 cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
• Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Canola Oil

How to Make Apple Pecan Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside for topping.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Gently fold in 2 cups peeled and diced apples and 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts).
8. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar topping.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.