Spiced Apple Muffins
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4.8
Spiced Apple Muffins
Description
Spiced Apple Muffins combine butter, sugars, and yogurt with a blend of flours and baking agents to create a thick batter that embraces chunks of finely chopped apples. Warm spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves – provide a cozy, aromatic flavor profile throughout. The baking process at 375°F yields a golden muffin crowned with a sprinkle of brown sugar that caramelizes for a slight crunch. This recipe blends the heartiness of whole wheat with the softness of all-purpose flour, resulting in a muffin that is both rustic and moist.
The texture offers a tender crumb with bursts of juicy apple and a lightly sweet topping, perfect for mornings or as a comforting snack. Because the recipe uses yogurt, it contributes a moist quality and subtle tang. These muffins, baked in a 12-cup muffin pan, can be served warm or at room temperature, pairing well with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter at room temperature, unsalted, 8 tablespoons
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whole wheat flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- 2 cups baking apples you'll need 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
For Topping
- 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add the egg and mix well, stopping to scrape the bowl if necessary.
- Beat in the yogurt. The batter will look grainy.
- Add the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Beat on low speed until just combined. The batter will be very thick.
- Add the chopped apples and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Use an ice-cream scooper or large spoon to divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. The cups should be full. Sprinkle the 6 tablespoons of brown sugar evenly over top.
- Bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven, cool them for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn them out onto a rack to finish cooling completely.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions:The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 to 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven until warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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