Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

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Have these Apple and Cinnamon Muffins ready to eat in less than an hour. 12 - 13 Muffins made with dessert Apples, which keep their chunky shape, and ground Cinnamon, the spice that blends so well with Apples. Have one for breakfast or a midday snack. Leave the skins on for colour and a healthier option.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Snack

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Apple Muffins, Cinnamon

Servings:

Calories: 216kcal

Author: Lynn

Equipment

1 x 12 holed Muffin Tin plus extra Muffin tin if making more muffins
13 paper Muffin cases

Ingredients

2 dessert apples approx 280g weight before coring. No need to remove the skins.
120 g unsalted butter melted
1 egg medium sized
175 g buttermilk or plain Yogurt
2 tablespoons milk whole/full fat
250 g plain flour sieved
1 tablespoon baking powder sieved
½ teaspoons cinnamon or to taste
170 g soft brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 deg Fan assisted
Place 12 to 13 paper Muffin cases into a muffin tin.
Remove the core and pips from the apples, there's no need to peel. Chop into small pieces approx ½ cm in size or smaller. Leave in a bowl of water to help prevent oxidation.
Mix together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk and milk into a large jug. Leave to one side.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar. If you love cinnamon, add a little more.
Pour the liquid mix into the bowl of dry ingredients. Drain the apples and add them too. Mix until well combined.
Place equal amounts of batter into the Muffin cases to about ¾ full allowing for the muffins to rise.
Bake in the oven for 20 mins or until baked, testing the centre of the Muffins with a skewer until it comes out clean.

Notes

This recipe yields 12 - 13 muffins

Alternative Spices.

Nutmeg, Mixed Spice, or Star Anise is a lovely flavour combination for Apples. Some spices have a stronger flavour than others, so add according to taste.

Apples Used.

Dessert apples have a naturally sweet flavour and will keep their chunky shape when baked. Baking apples have a very sharp taste and will bake to mush when stewed. It does not keep its chunky shape when baked. You could use a mix of Dessert and Baking Apples, which is an ideal mix for making Apple Pies.

How do you stop Apples from turning brown after you peel them?
Apples will oxidise once they are peeled and chopped. Add them to a bowl of water until needed. You could also squeeze lemon juice over the apples.

Can I substitute Buttermilk for Yogurt?
A good alternative to Buttermilk is natural plain Yogurt. The acidity in Buttermilk and Yogurt reacts with the Baking Powder, which helps these Muffins rise.

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