Norwegian Apple Muffins
Infused with warm spices and tender apple chunks, these Norwegian Apple Muffins offer a delicious taste of Scandinavian comfort. Perfectly balanced with a fragrant blend of cinnamon and cardamom, these muffins feature a moist, buttery crumb and bursts of sweet-tart apple in every bite. A hint of lemon brightens the flavors, while an optional sprinkle of pearl sugar gives them a delightful crunch and a touch of rustic charm. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make muffins are ideal for breakfast, a coffee break, or a light dessert. Pair them with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 115 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Pearl sugar or coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Gently fold the diced apples into the muffin batter using a rubber spatula.
Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the tops with pearl sugar or coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Norwegian Apple Muffins slightly warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2297 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.4 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1044 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
