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Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins are an extension of the favorite house bread of the South. Dipped in butter, then coated with cinnamon sugar, the centers are filled with apple jelly and baked. They make a tasty start to any day.

Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins

Easy Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins Recipe

It’s nice to take advantage of convenience items once in a while to make a quick breakfast. This recipe utilizes frozen biscuits and it works like a charm. How to make Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins: (Scroll down for full printable recipe)

  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 8 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Biscuits – Thaw frozen biscuits in the microwave on 50% power. Alternatively, thaw in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap overnight.
  • Cinnamon Sugar – Mix together the sugar and cinnamon until combined. Dip each biscuit in melted butter then sprinkle all sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Transfer to Pan – Place each into a muffin cup. Using your thumb or a shot glass, make a deep well in the center. Drop 1 tsp apple jelly into the center.
  • Oven Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden. After baking sprinkle with any leftover cinnamon sugar
  • Glaze – In a small bowl mix together half and half, sugar and vanilla until all of the sugar has dissolved. Drizzle the biscuits then serve immediately.
Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins

How to Make the BEST Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins: Frozen biscuits i.e. Pillsbury or similar, quality apple jelly, salted or unsalted butter melted, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, half and half, powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Cupcake pan, shallow bowl, small bowl, measuring cups and spoons.
  • You can use your favorite brand of biscuits for this recipe.
  • Can I use homemade biscuits for these muffins? Of course! Keep in mind this recipe was specifically designed to be a simple way to have something yummy to devour before leaving home for the day. That said, please feel free to use my recipe for Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits or Easy Cream Biscuits, instead.
  • The apple jelly will melt while baking and could drip from he pan. Place foil under the pan to catch any drips.
  • You can use other flavors of jelly or preserves to make these biscuits.
  • Store Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins in an airtight container chilled in the refrierator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave.
Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins

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Apple Cinnamon Biscuit Muffins

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: apple-cinnamon-biscuit-muffins, easy-apple-biscuits
Servings: 8 biscuit muffins
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 8 buttermilk or butter flavored frozen biscuits
  • 1/2 cup quality apple jelly
  • 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp half and half
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 8 cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Thaw frozen biscuits in the microwave on 50% power. Alternatively, thaw in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap overnight.
  • Mix together the sugar and cinnamon until combined in a shallow bowl. Dip each biscuit in melted butter then sprinkle all sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Place each into a muffin cup. Using your thumb or a shot glass make a deep well in the center. Drop 1 tsp apple jelly into the center.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden. After baking sprinkle with any leftover cinnamon sugar
  • Glaze: In a small bowl mix together half and half, sugar and vanilla until all of the sugar has dissolved. Drizzle the biscuits then serve immediately.

Notes

1. The apple jelly will melt and infuse the flavor into the center of the biscuits. As the center of the biscuit rises, some may escape. Make sure your oven is lined with aluminum foil just in case it drips from the pan.
2. You can also use light butter, low sugar jam and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend for these muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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