Sunday, February 9, 2025

Apple Pie Muffins


These are a delightful muffin with a high rise and a wonderful apple pie flavor. I strongly suggest not to overmix though or you won't get that wonderful height! 

If you decide not to use muffin cups, make sure you butter (BUTTER NOT SPRAY) your cupcake tray well. 

In the photo I didn't add my streusel topping in the beginning and so some of it fell off as they continued baking. Make sure you have your topping ready to put on top BEFORE baking!

topping:

  • 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix everything together and set aside

muffins:

  • 1 1⁄2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups diced peeled firm tart apples (such as Granny Smith) cut to 1/4" cubes
  • cinnamon could be added to the batter ( about 1 teaspoon or less).

  1. Whisk together the sugar, oil and egg
  2. Add in the vanilla and whisk more
  3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt
  4. Toss the peeled, cubed apples 
  5. Add in the sugar, egg, oil mixture and fold a little bit
  6. Add in the buttermilk and stir just until mixed LEAVE THE LUMPS!
  7. Spoon into prepared muffin tins and bake for 12-14 minutes until they rise and pass the cake doneness test.
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