Cheddar and apple muffins

0 min
medium
15 ingredients

Cheddar and apple muffins

Cheddar and Apple Muffins: History and Origin

Muffins are a very popular traditional preparation in different parts of the world, especially in the United States and Canada, where they have become a classic breakfast or snack. The recipe for cheddar and apple muffins is a variant that combines savory and sweet flavors, providing a delicious and original contrast.

This recipe, although modern in its combination, draws inspiration from the culinary traditions of the southern United States, where cheddar cheese is a very present ingredient in the local cuisine. The addition of apple, on the other hand, provides freshness and a fruity touch that balances the intensity of the cheese.

In different Latin American countries, muffins are often known simply as "panquecitos" or "muffins," keeping the English name. In Mexico, for example, both savory and sweet variants are also prepared, although the combination of cheddar and apple is not so common, which makes this recipe unique and attractive for those looking to innovate in the kitchen.

How to Make Cheddar and Apple Muffins

To begin, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cream the butter and sugar together and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine the unbleached flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, mix lightly.

Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

In this order, add the oats, cheddar cheese, and pecans, mixing well after each addition.

Little by little, add the milk, stirring until all the ingredients are just moistened.

Grease the muffin tins and fill each cup 2/3 full with the batter.

Dip the apple slices in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Press an apple slice onto the top of each muffin.

Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Cheddar and apple muffins

Ingredients (15)

  • Shortening
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Unbleached flour
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Oats
  • Apple
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Pecans
  • Milk
  • Apples
  • Butter
  • Cinnamon sugar mixture

Instructions (10 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. 2 Cream the butter and sugar together and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition
  3. 3 Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, mix lightly
  4. 4 Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture
  5. 5 In this order, add the oats, cheddar cheese, and pecans, mixing well after each addition
  6. 6 Add the milk little by little, stirring until all ingredients are just moistened
  7. 7 Grease the muffin tins and fill each cup 2/3 full with the batter
  8. 8 Dip the apple slices in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar
  9. 9 Press one apple slice into the top of each muffin
  10. 10 Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown

Nutritional Information

Calories: 860 kcal
Protein: 40%
Carbohydrates: 29%
Fat: 74%
Sugar: 116%
Sodium: 36%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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