Muffins with Apples and Chocolate are delicious treats in single portions perfect for breakfast, snack, buffet, birthday party, suitable for any occasion and time of the year.
The muffins are super soft and fragrant, with a rich dark chocolate center that makes you want to eat one after another, I ate three of them in one go after baking.
They are quick to prepare and in no time you’ll have these lemon and cinnamon scented cupcakes, very versatile and you can personalize them with your favorite fruit depending on the seasons, adding sweetness and moisture to the batter; you can also enrich them with dried fruits like: walnuts and almonds.
They can also be baked in an air fryer.
Once baked, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar, look how good they are!!
So make them yourselves and let me know if you liked them.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for the Muffins
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs (medium)
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate
- 2 apples
- 1 lemon zest (or grated orange zest)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools Used
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 2 Muffin Pans
- 12 Cupcake Liners
- 1 Sieve
- 1 Oven
Steps for the Muffins
Before starting the batter, preheat the fan oven to 356°F, then proceed.
In a bowl with a hand or electric whisk, or a food processor, whichever is more convenient for you, beat the eggs with the sugar, add the grated zest, oil, and finally the sifted flour and baking powder, work and mix everything well.
Peel and dice the apples and add the cinnamon, then also chop the chocolate bar, add and mix well into the batter, without overworking the mixture.
Place paper liners in the muffin molds, fill them with the batter leaving half an inch from the edge, and then bake.
Bake the muffins in a preheated fan oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes; you can also use the static mode with a few more minutes of baking.
In any case, the muffins are ready when they are puffed up and well browned, as the minutes vary depending on the power of your appliance.
You can also bake the muffins in the air fryer, always preheated to 356°F for about 12 minutes, at least that’s how long mine took.
Once cooked, take them out of the oven, let them cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve!
Storage, Tips, and Variations
The muffins keep fresh for about 2-3 days, great warmed up before serving.
You can decorate them before baking with slices of fruit on the surface or add sugar sprinkles, also great with the addition of nuts.
You can flavor the batter with vanilla and use orange instead of lemon.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I substitute for apples?
The muffins are versatile, and depending on the seasons, you can use the fruit you prefer: pears, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, etc.
Can I add chocolate chips?
Of course, I used the chocolate bar for a more chocolaty center.
Can I use the base without adding fruit?
Yes, you can use just the simple batter flavored to your taste, great to serve with ice cream as well.
Can I add jam or marmalade?
Yes, you can enrich the center of each muffin before or after baking by inserting a teaspoon of your choice.
