I think by now you know that muffins disappear in my house in an instant, especially chocolate ones. But if I have to choose, my heart stays true to the classic apple muffins.
Soft, fragrant and with that light apple scent that fills the kitchen while baking, they are the perfect treat to start the day sweetly or to enjoy as a wholesome snack. They are also very convenient to take with you for a simple but irresistible bite.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 cups 00 flour (all-purpose flour)
- 2/3 cup butter
- 7/8 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 large apple
Preparation
To prepare the apple muffins, start by melting the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave and let it cool slightly.
In a bowl, add the sugar and the eggs, then beat them with a whisk or an electric mixer until you obtain a pale and slightly frothy mixture. Add the melted butter and mix well.
Fold in the sifted flour, then add the milk in a thin stream while continuing to stir. Finally add the baking powder and work until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter with a semi-liquid consistency.
Peel a large apple, remove the core and cut it into small cubes. Add it to the batter and gently mix with a spoon.
Place paper liners in a muffin tin and fill them about 2/3 full with batter. Let them rest for one minute on the work surface to allow the mixture to distribute evenly.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 15-20 minutes. Before removing them from the oven, always do the toothpick test: if it comes out dry, the muffins are ready.
Let them cool before serving.
Tips and storage
Muffins can be stored covered under a cake dome, or in a tin jar for 3 days.
Other recipes:
Risotto with speck and artichokes
Couscous with seasonal vegetables
Peach-scented loaf cake
