Apple Banana Muffins
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5
Apple Banana Muffins
Description
These Apple Banana Muffins feature diced peeled apples and mashed ripe bananas incorporated into a spiced batter containing cinnamon and nutmeg. Butter and buttermilk contribute to a tender crumb, and the use of baking soda helps leaven the muffins. The batter is beaten until light and fluffy for a soft texture. Muffins are baked until a toothpick comes out clean, resulting in a moist, fruity treat highlighted by warm spice notes. These muffins are versatile for morning meals or afternoon breaks.
The recipe makes 24 muffins, but if using a standard 12-cup muffin pan, the leftover batter can be baked in a small baking dish separately. This ensures no batter goes to waste. The inclusion of vanilla extract rounds out the flavor profile without overpowering the fruits.
Ingredients
- 2 apple peeled, cored and finely diced
- 1 cup banana ripe, mashed
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 egg at room temperature
- 2/3 cup butter 10 tablespoons or 1 ¼ sticks, unsalted, at room temperature
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 1/4 sticks of butter and 1 1/4 cups of sugar together on medium speed until it has a light and fluffy texture.
- Without reducing the speed, add 2 eggs one at a time, add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
- Finally, beat in the flour mixture.
- Use a spoon to fold in the apples and banana.
- Fill the lined muffin cups about half-way.
- Bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- If using a 12-cup muffin pan instead of 24, bake remaining batter in a small baking dish to avoid waste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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