Apple Crunch Muffins Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 4 | ⭐ Rating: 5/5 (based on 6 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking and savoring these scrumptious Apple Crunch Muffins, a heavenly creation from lovewithrecipes.com. With a perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite.
📜 Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tart apple
Nut Crunch Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions:
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🍚 Start by sifting together the unbleached flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a mixing bowl. This step ensures a smooth and consistent texture for your muffins.
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🌰 Using a pastry blender, cut in the vegetable shortening until fine crumbs form. This adds a delightful flakiness to the muffins and enhances the overall texture.
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🥚 In a separate bowl, combine the egg and milk. This dynamic duo will add richness and moisture to the batter.
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🥄 Add the egg and milk mixture to the dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten. Be cautious not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly acceptable for tender muffins.
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🍏 Gently stir in the finely diced tart apple, ensuring an even distribution of this fruity goodness throughout the batter.
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🧁 Spoon the batter into paper-lined 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups, filling them two-thirds full. This ensures the perfect muffin top and even baking.
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🌰 Sprinkle the irresistible Nut Crunch Topping over each muffin. This magical blend of brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ground cinnamon adds a delightful crunch and sweetness.
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🎂 Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes or until the muffins achieve a glorious golden brown hue. The aroma filling your kitchen will be irresistible!
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🌟 Once baked to perfection, serve these Apple Crunch Muffins hot. Pair them with a generous dollop of butter and your favorite homemade jelly or jam for an extra layer of indulgence.
Nut Crunch Topping:
- Mix together 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. This delectable topping adds the perfect finishing touch to your muffins.
🔥 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 437.9
- Fat: 15.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 50.8mg
- Sodium: 506.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 67.9g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 28.4g
- Protein: 7.5g
📝 Notes:
Feel free to customize these Apple Crunch Muffins by experimenting with different apple varieties or adding a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the batter. The possibilities are endless, and the result is always a delightful treat that will leave you craving more. Enjoy the joy of baking and sharing these mouthwatering muffins with your loved ones!
