Vanilla Glazed Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe – Easy Fall Baking Dessert Idea
This vanilla glazed apple cinnamon muffins recipe is a warm and comforting dessert made with tender apples, cinnamon spice, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall baking, cozy mornings, or holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Muffin tin with liners
- Oven
- Small saucepan (for glaze)
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter or oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped or grated apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine Batter: Gently fold dry mixture into wet until just combined. Fold in apples.
- Bake: Spoon batter into lined muffin tin, filling ⅔ full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle over cooled muffins. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Apple Choice: Tart apples add brightness; sweet apples add natural sugar.
- Texture Tip: Grated apples give moisture; chopped apples give fruity bites.
- Variations: Add nuts, swap glaze for caramel, or bake mini muffins.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze unglazed muffins for 2 months.
- Pro Tip: Always cool muffins before glazing to prevent melting.