Apple Cheddar Muffins with Rosemary Recipe
These Apple Cheddar Muffins with Rosemary offer a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors. The sharp cheddar complements the fresh apples and aromatic rosemary perfectly, creating moist, flavorful muffins ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apple (about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking, or use a non-stick pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and chopped fresh rosemary to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese, mixing well to combine with the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk and melted butter, stirring until combined.
- Add Apples: Stir the finely chopped apples into the wet mixture, incorporating them thoroughly.
- Mix Batter: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture in. Stir swiftly but gently until just moistened; do not overmix to keep muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake in the center of the oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender.
- Fresh rosemary should be finely chopped to distribute flavor evenly.
- Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor contrast with the apples.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative to make the recipe lactose-free.
- The muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
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