Upside-Down Muffins Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced; ¼ cup raisins; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda, sieved; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup buttermilk; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced
¼ cup raisins
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda, sieved
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Butter or spray with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.12 muffin cups.set aside.
3
To make the APPLE LAYER:.
4
Combine the apples, raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, stir until well blended.
5
Melt butter in a skillet and add the apple mixture.
6
Cook, stirring over low heat, until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
7
Cool.
8
Spoon a layer of the apple mixture into the muffin cups, dividing evenly.
9
To make the BATTER:.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; stir until well blended.
11
Stir in the brown sugar until blended.
12
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg and vanilla until smooth.
13
Add to the dry ingredients, all at once; fold just until evenly moistened.
14
Do not over mix.
15
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
16
Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean -- 20-22 minutes.
17
Cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and diced, ¼ cup raisins, ½ cup light brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down 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.

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Upside-Down Muffins

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