Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Apple Green Raisin Muffins


We (my six year old son and Moi) made these muffins last weekend. Perfect day to bake. It was snowing outside so had to be indoors. Just before Christmas we always get into the mood to bake. There's something about this time of the year which makes you crave for sweet goodness.
My son announced the secret Ingredients - Apple and Cinnamon. (You could tell he's been watching a lot of Food Network along with me, especially the Iron Chef where the contestants are given a secret ingredient which they have to use in all their dishes in a set amount of time.)

This is the first time I made Apple Cinnamon muffins. I used to make Banana Walnut muffins and since its been a while that I made them, I had misplaced the recipe. No worries I thought to myself and looked up this very promising recipe on the internet. You can find the original recipe here.
Now to cut a long story short I did make a lot of changes to the above recipe and my muffins did not quite rise as they are supposed to. But they still tasted great. Oh, well To ERR is Human and to Forgive Divine. But good lesson learnt when baking follow instructions to a tee, especially the flour to liquid ratio has to be perfect. (So I should have added less amount of milk ).Well now I know. Or maybe not. If you are reading this recipe, feel free to give your insights as to why my muffins did not rise enough to show off their muffin crowns.

Ingredients:
1) 1 1/2 cups all Purpose Flour
2) 3 teaspoons Baking powder
3) pinch of salt
4) 1/2 cup granulated sugar
5) 2 eggs lightly beaten
6) 1/2 cup or 1 Stick butter
7) 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
8) 1 cup milk
9) 1/4 cup Orange juice
10) 1 1/2 cups Gala apple peeled,cored and chopped
11) 1/4 cup green raisins
12) 1 tablespoon sugar
13) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Preparation:

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2) Grease the muffin cups or line them with paper muffin liners.

3) In one bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl cream butter and sugar. Add in the lightly beaten eggs. Whisk by hand. Add the Orange Zest, followed by milk and orange juice. Blend them together.

4) Now add the flour mixture to the butter mixture till its all moist and there are no lumps. Add the raisins and gently fold in the chopped apples.

5) Spoon the muffin mixture into the muffin cups already prepared.

6) Now to top the muffins , prepare a mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.


7) Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mix on top of the pre-baked muffins.

8)Bake for 15 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.
9) Let it cool for couple minutes and then set them on a wire rack to cool completely.
10) Ready to serve. I love mine with ginger tea. This recipe yields 2 dozen Muffins(12 small and 12 mini muffins.)

21 comments:

  1. Wow, lovely looking muffins. This sure is worth a try. Loved your step by step procedure.

    Chitchat
    http://chitchatcrossroads.blogspot.com/

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  2. Nice step by step explanations.. wonderful!

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  3. perfect spongy and delicious muffins,very inviting and tempting with lovely detailed pictures.you can visit my blog and give ur comments.

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  4. Muffins look lovely and you have made it easy by step by step pictures

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  5. Dear Dolly
    I am seriously thinking of getting back to baking! You have described the process in great details. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

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  6. Thank you for sharing this recipe :D

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  7. AS always EXcellent presentation...MUffins looks so yummy !!

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  8. I always love the apple cinnamon combination myself, this one looks inviting and tempting! First time here you have a lovely space...

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  9. apple and cinnamons always make a great pair!! muffins look perfect and yummy, you've done a good job with your little chef :)

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  10. Lov apple cinnamon combo...the best combo..looks really delish...perfect for the winter cravings...yummm

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  11. nice clicks..looks perfect and fabulously yummy..

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  12. Nice muffins sounds gr8 and looks yummy!!great combo dolly..Wanna grab it now and can finish off within seconds.:)

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  13. Looks great, I'll cook these with my 5 year old boy. He loves cooking, which is surprising considering he hardly stands still any other time!

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  14. Nice combination dear..Really delicious muffins...

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  15. I agree with you..Just the small of baking makes you warmer..:D These look irresistible :-)

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  16. Nice Muffins...It's fun to cook with kids....I too love baking...

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  17. Thanks for taking the time and for all your valuable feedback. A warm welcome to all my first time visitors.I agree with you @Country Mum and @Spice its so much fun when you bake/cook with kids. It brings them so much happiness. Dear Ushnish do get back to baking , I would love to see your baking adventures. Dear @Akal's Saappadu you made my little chef happy -Merci Bien.

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  18. Its beautiful dear..It came really good

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  19. I love the flavors of the muffins! My kids would love this...thank you for the detailed recipe!

    trupti
    the spice who loved me

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