Both Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples work well in this recipe.
Apple and Walnut Spiced Muffins
Both Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples work well in this recipe.
Servings
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 to 5 small apples
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease muffin tins, or coat with non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, pour hot water over raisins. Let sit 10 minutes; drain well and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir and toss to combine ingredients; set aside.
- Peel and core apples, then coarsely grate; you need 2 generous cups, lightly pressed down.
- In a medium bowl, combine grated apple with egg, egg whites, oil, and walnuts; beat to blend.
- Add apple mixture and raisins to dry ingredients; stir until just blended and moistened. Batter will be very stiff.
- Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling the cups ¾ full.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove and serve warm.
- Source: California Walnut Board
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