You don't have peel the apples but the texture is softer and melts into the muffins much better if they are peeled.u003cimg class=u0022wp-image-16276u0022 alt=u0022peeled and diced apples in a small bowl.u0022 src=u0022https://seasonandthyme.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/chopped-apples.jpgu0022 style=u0022max-width:100%;u0022/u003e