Delightful Fruit Muffins Recipe
Description:
Discover the joy of baking with this quick and easy Fruit Muffins recipe from Love With Recipes! Perfect for a light breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins are a delightful blend of natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just under an hour, they are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. 🧁🍎
Ingredients:
- Granular Fructose: 3 1/3 tablespoons
- Baking Powder: 3/4 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sea Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: 1/4 cup
- Pure Maple Syrup: 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Unsweetened Applesauce: 1/2 cup
- Optional Fruit (e.g., berries, diced apples): 1/4 cup (if desired)
Instructions:
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Sift the Dry Ingredients:
Begin by sifting together the granular fructose, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Sifting ensures that all the leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed, which helps your muffins rise evenly and have a smooth texture. 🍴 -
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Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, pure maple syrup, and unsweetened applesauce. Stir these ingredients together until well-blended. The applesauce adds moisture and a subtle sweetness, while the maple syrup contributes a touch of rich flavor. 🍁 -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Add the sifted dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients all at once. Mix gently until the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins, so a few lumps are perfectly fine. 🥄 -
Fold in Optional Fruit:
If you’re using fruit, gently fold it into the batter now. This step adds bursts of flavor and texture to your muffins. If you’re using berries, make sure to coat them lightly in flour before adding them to prevent them from sinking to the bottom. 🍓🍏 -
Prepare Muffin Cups:
Scoop the batter into a standard muffin tin lined with paper liners or greased cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full to allow room for the muffins to rise and expand during baking. This will help your muffins achieve a nice dome shape. 🧁 -
Bake:
Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 32 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Keep an eye on them towards the end of baking to ensure they do not over-brown. ⏲️ -
Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps them set properly and makes them easier to remove from the tin. Enjoy these muffins warm or at room temperature with a cup of tea or coffee. ☕🥰
Nutritional Information (per muffin):
- Calories: 84.9
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 302.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.6 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 19.3 g
- Protein: 0 g
This recipe yields 12 delicious muffins, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Each muffin is a delightful treat that combines natural sweetness with the comforting aroma of cinnamon. Enjoy baking and sharing these muffins from Love With Recipes! 💕🎉
