Autumn Apple Muffins Recipe

The abundance of apples during the autumn makes them a fantastic addition to sweet treats, particularly when mixed with warming autumnal spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. What a dream team!

This recipe makes a total of 24 muffins at approximately 22 pence per serving, making them a cost effective snack or breakfast option (I love having mine with a hot cup of hazelnut latte).

Ingredients:

• 100g butter
• 250g golden caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• 200ml full fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 450g plain flour
• 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
• 4 apples – peeled, cored and finely grated
• ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

Method:

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes
• Ready to enjoy in: 40 minutes

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas mark 4.

Step 2: Take two 12-hole muffin cake tins and grease them using a small amount of butter. Line the muffin tins with 24 muffin cases.

Step 3: Beat the sugar and butter together in a bowl until they become fluffy and light. Add the eggs one at a time and continue to beat the mixture until they are blended well with the sugar and butter, before adding all of the milk and vanilla extract and beating until well mixed.

Step 4: In a separate clean bowl, sieve the baking powder and the flour before adding to the rest of the mixture. Add the grated apple and stir it thoroughly, making sure that the apple is evenly distributed throughout the mix. Divide the mixture evenly between the 24 muffin cases and fill the cases up to ⅔ full.

Step 5: Bake your muffin mix in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until they rise and feel firm to the touch.

Step 6: Remove the muffin trays from the oven and allow the muffins to cool down before serving.

Best enjoyed on a crisp autumn day with your favourite hot beverage!

Recipe found and modified from www.allrecipes.co.uk