The name of this recipe says it all. Everything you love about an apple fritter baked into a warm pillowly muffin bursting with juicy apple chunks and pecan pieces for a delightful nutty flavor. Although apple themed desserts are usually saved for the fall season, I can guarantee you’ll be making these Apple Fritter Muffins year round.
Both novice and experienced bakers alike will enjoy this recipe. I know making muffins from scratch can seem intimidating to some people, but with this recipe you’ll be a muffin expert in no time. The entire entire family will come flocking to the kitchen, drawn by the sweet scent of these delicious Apple Fritter Muffins.
You’ll need fresh apples for this recipe (obviously). So don’t forget to grab some next time you go to the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 2 Apples
- Brown Sugar (1/3 cup)+(2 Tablespoons)
- White Sugar (2/3 cups)
- Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
- 2 Eggs
- Vanillla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Bread Flour (1-1/2 cups)
- Baking Powder (2 teaspoons)
- Buttermilk ( 1/2cup)
- Crushed Pecans (1/2 cup)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Cornstarch (1 teaspoon)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- Vegetable oil (1 table spoon)
What you’ll need
- Two Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Muffin Tin
- Ice Cream Scoop
How To Make Apple Fritter Muffins
Step 1
Peel and dice two apples then mix with brown sugar (2 tablespoons), pecans, and cinnamon.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Step 3
Now for the dry ingredients. In a separate mixing bowl whisk together bread flour, salt, brown sugar (1/3 cups), white sugar, baking power, and cornstarch. Then combine both wet and dry mixtures.
Step 4
Layer batter and apple mixture. Start with batter at bottom of muffin tin then a thin layer of apple mixture. Add another layer of batter then top with apple mixture.
Step 5
Pre heat oven to 350 and bake muffins for 30 minutes. Allow them to cool and enjoy!
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