Honey Apple Spice Muffins Recipe

Name: Honey Apple Spice Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 baking apple, cored, peeled and halved; 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold shortening or unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk; 3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid honey; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla; 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cake flour; 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground nutmeg; One 12-cup muffin tin, sprayed with nonstick spray

Servings: persons

1/2 baking apple, cored, peeled and halved
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) cold shortening or unsalted butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
3 tbsp (45 mL) liquid honey
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cake flour
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground nutmeg
One 12-cup muffin tin, sprayed with nonstick spray

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
In work bowl fitted with metal blade, process apple until coarsely chopped, about 20 seconds.
3
Transfer to a bowl.
4
Set aside.
5
In same work bowl fitted with metal blade, process sugar and shortening until smooth, about 30 seconds.
6
With the motor running, add eggs, milk, honey and vanilla through the feed tube.
7
Remove lid and add cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
8
Cover and pulse just until incorporated, about 10 times.
9
Add apple chunks and pulse until mixed, about 5 times.
10
Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin tin.
11
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.
12
Let cool in tin on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
13
Transfer to rack to cool completely.
14
Variation: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts to the batter with apple.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 baking apple, cored, peeled and halved, 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold shortening or unsalted butter, cut into chunks, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Honey Apple Spice Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Honey Apple Spice Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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