Description
Spiced Apple Cranberry Muffins are a delightful fall treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples, creating a comforting and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Fresh cranberries: 1 cup (about 100 g, rinsed and drained)
- Diced apples: 1 cup (about 1 medium apple, peeled and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and vegetable oil, whisking until smooth. Combine with the dry ingredients and fold gently.
- Fold in the cranberries and diced apples into the batter.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Choose crisp and slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or adding honey/maple syrup.
- Consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, apple, cranberry, fall, baking, dessert