Easy Apple Muffins
These easy Apple Muffins require just a few basic ingredients, are freezer friendly and both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
Servings: 12 Muffins
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- 1 x 12 hole muffin tray
Ingredients
- 120 grams butter
- 1 cup brown sugar 200 grams
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup milk 160 grams
- 1 egg
- 2 cups wholemeal flour 300 grams
- 1 & ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 apples chopped into pieces no bigger than 1 cm
- 2 tablespoon raw sugar optional
Instructions
- Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases and preheat your oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Cube the butter and place into a microwave safe bowl. Cook in 30 second spurts until it has just melted.
- Carefully pour the melted butter into a large bowl and add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stir to combine.
- Place the milk into a jug, add the egg and vanilla extract. Use a fork or a whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl with the melted butter and sugar. Add the liquid ingredients and use a whisk to mix until almost combined - it's fine to still have a few small lumps in the mixture.
- Add the chopped apple pieces and gently fold through with a spoon.
- Divide the muffin mixture between the paper cases in the muffin tray. Sprinkle the raw sugar over the top of the muffins if you are using it.
- Place the muffins into the oven and bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until cooked through when tested with a skewer. Carefully remove the muffin tray from the oven and allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Thermomix Instructions
- Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases and preheat your oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Place the butter (which has been cubed) and brown sugar into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, speed 2 to melt.
- Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, egg and milk and mix for 10 seconds, speed 4 to combine.
- Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the chopped apple pieces. Mix for 8 seconds, speed 4 REVERSE.
- Divide the muffin mixture between the paper cases in the muffin tray. Sprinkle the raw sugar over the top of the muffins if you are using it.
- Place the muffins into the oven and bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until cooked through when tested with a skewer. Carefully remove the muffin tray from the oven and allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- I used Red Royal Gala Apples for this recipe, however you can choose your favourite variety - including Granny Smith if you prefer.
- I don't peel my apples, however you can if you wish.
- Sprinkling raw sugar over the top of the muffins before they go into the oven helps to give them a 'crunch' you can omit this step if you wish. Also, you can use white sugar if you don't have any raw sugar.
- It's important to not cut your apple pieces too big - otherwise they won't cook through.
- You can use your Thermomix to chop the apples if you wish, I prefer to cut them myself to ensure the pieces are a similar size.
- You can also use white plain flour or self raising flour for this recipe - if using self raising flour you will not need to add the baking powder.
- These muffins are best stored in an airtight container in a dark place (eg the pantry) and enjoyed with four days.
- You can freeze these muffins if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg