Fluffy apple muffins

Fluffy apple muffins

Whether you need a treat for brunch, after school or a picnic, everyone's always got room for a muffin

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 8

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Line 8 holes of a muffin tin with cases or strips of baking paper. Beat the butter and sugar then stir in the flour mixture and buttermilk. Fold in the apples.
  2. Divide between the cases and bake for 25 minutes until golden and risen.

Per serving

234 kcalories, protein 3.8g, carbohydrate 38.6g, fat 8.2 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 1.1g, salt 0.76 g

Recipe from olive magazine, November 2009.

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  • 16 October 2009

    austinali66 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I just wondered if there was a mistake in this recipe or was it supposed to be egg free? I made up the mixture without and it looked too dense, so added 1 egg and turned out fine although would almost be tempted to try it with too. Maybe it was intentional and the buttermilk was supposed to moisten and lighten the mixture but if so they need a bit more. I will make again as they turned out well and looking for ways to use up glut of apples!

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  • 17 October 2009

    clove commented on this recipe

    I've seen other apple muffin recipes without egg, and some with too. This egg-free recipe will probably turn out like an apple scone, a traditional Scottish recipe. The amount of liquid (buttermilk, skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole milk) seems about right. I'm about to give them a go!

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  • 17 October 2009

    clove rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Well, they were delish! I used whole milk and mixed spice as had no buttermilk or ground ginger. The proportion of liquid was just right and they came out a treat - moist but fluffy too. Bet cinnamon would be a good variation. And, to be very US of A, you could add a half teaspoon or two of pure vanilla essence. Mmm, mmm.

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  • 18 October 2009

    recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely taste, they stuck a bit to the muffin cases but this may be because I added an egg (before I read Clove's comments). Used milk with a squeeze of lemon juice as didn't have buttermilk. Will probably add some cinnamon next time for that full on apple/cinammon experience.

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  • 20 October 2009

    ncsh rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    hmm these were ok. i got much more than 8 but i was using large cupcakes cases rather thanmuffin ones. next time i will put the spice into the cake mix rather than one the fruit so you can taste it better. they also were quite brown on top but not 1100% done inside?? will try once more if i get a thumbs up from the kids....

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  • 22 October 2009

    sezza1uk commented on this recipe

    Do you have to use cooking apples for these or will ordinary eating apples such as Golden Delicious do?

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  • 22 October 2009

    JOOLES commented on this recipe

    Well sezza1uk i have lots of eating apples to be used up so i will be making these with those. I cant see any harm. Looking forward to making these, they look lovely.

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  • 22 October 2009

    sarah2000h commented on this recipe

    Does anyone know if you can freeze these muffins, or muffins in general?

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  • 24 October 2009

    austinali66 commented on this recipe

    I used eating apples and think this is the better option for the sweetness, cooking apples would be a bit tart. They should freeze ok but havnt tried yet, although I do freeze lots of other cakes.

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  • 24 October 2009

    MrsB75 commented on this recipe

    used cinnamon as well as the ginger and increased the amount of apple. No need to add egg. Used milk with lemon as I didn't have any buttermilk. Beautiful, light and fluffy will be making again

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  • 28 October 2009

    Marrrrrlaine rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    made a delicious pudding with cream ( & just as nice warmed the next day) used muffin cases and made about 10. Added cinnamon instead of ginger & sultanas - yum.

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  • 05 November 2009

    Linette rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely!

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  • 09 March 2010

    Sand rated this recipe

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  • 12 May 2010

    abla rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    the original recipe is lovely but I have adapted them adding grated carrot, a handful of chopped pecans and a teaspoon of cinamon - they were gorgeous and still low fat - people at work love them!

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  • 01 June 2010

    luke commented on this recipe

    I love apples, I will be trying these they look lovely.....

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  • 10 June 2010

    Audrie02 commented on this recipe

    I think I want to try these, a baking weekend I think!

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  • 21 September 2010

    missyali rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    These are simple and quick, perfect for a midweek russle-up. Spicing up the recipe helps a great deal, I added mixed spice directly to the flour and threw in some pecans and vanilla extract also. The top of the muffin didn't look as nice as this picture much more smooth and dry looking, but tasty all the same.

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  • 04 October 2010

    Marshmallow-Monster rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    These were really light and fluffy, and they tasted great. I added cinnamon and vanilla essence, as well as ginger which worked really well.

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    11 October 2010

    Coz rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    After reading everyone's comments, I used semi skimmed milk with a dash of lemon, coated the apples in ground cinnamon and added a little mixed spice to the flour mix. The muffins came out very fluffy, almost a bit crumbly, but they tasted delicious! Not bad for a first attempt at making muffins :o)

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  • 23 October 2010

    Argosdiva rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I used semi-skimmed milk and mixed spice. The overall taste was lovely and the texture light and fluffy. Bit crumbly though and don't come away from the case very easily. Thumbs up from the family though - will make again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 8

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 75g butter
  • 100g golden caster sugar
  • 225g plain flour , mixed with 3 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt
  • 225ml buttermilk
  • 100g apples , peeled, cored, chopped and tossed with a large pinch of ground ginger
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Per serving

234 kcalories, protein 3.8g, carbohydrate 38.6g, fat 8.2 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 1.1g, salt 0.76 g

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