Best Apple Fig And Nut Stuffing Muffins Recipes

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APPLE, RAISIN AND NUT MUFFINS



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Very tasty and healthy looking (but not tasting!) muffins, the recipe is taken (with little variations) from "Muffin magic" which is my bible for muffin-making, they all taste wonderful!

Provided by AdriMicina

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups grated raw cooking apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sunflower oil
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash cinnamon (can be increased if you like)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mixed spice (cinnamon + nutmeg + cardamom + ginger - or just cinnamon if you prefer)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 200°C and line muffin pan with paper cases or grease them.
  • Combine apples, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla and orange peel, mix well.
  • Add raisins and nuts.
  • Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and spice.
  • Add dry ingredients to the apple batter and mix just until combined, do not overmix.
  • Pour into muffin pans and sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar and spice, pressing lightly.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, let cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 73.9, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 16, Protein 4.5

LIGHT APPLE STUFFING MUFFINS



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I decided to combine my wheat muffin recipe with the rest of the ingredients that I use to make stuffing. These muffins make healthy finger food stuffing on-the-go. They are sweet and savory with a buttery-like taste.

Provided by JJsMa

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups water
⅔ cup nonfat dry milk powder
½ cup margarine, melted
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup sucralose sugar substitute (such as Splenda®)
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried minced onion
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 sweet-tart apples (such as Gala), cored and chopped
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk water, milk powder, margarine, white sugar, eggs, sucralose, baking powder, salt, thyme, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder, minced onion, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Whisk all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour into milk powder mixture until batter is thick. Fold apples and celery into batter; spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Rotate muffin pans and bake until set and golden, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 447 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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These are the best muffins that I have every made! They're sweet, nutty and full of apple flavor.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 24 muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in apple pie filling and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

AMAZING APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Amazing Apple Nut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canadianchocoholic

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
2/3 cup apple juice or 2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 apple, chopped and peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg with juice/milk, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt until moistened.
  • Stir in nuts and apple.
  • Fill large, paper-lined muffin cups with batter.
  • Mix the last amount of sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on muffins.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN' MUFFINS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 stick butter, softened
1 fresh bay leaf, available in produce department
4 ribs celery and greens, from the heart, chopped (save time and purchase celery already washed, trimmed and cut into sticks, this makes chopping fast work)
1 medium to large yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 McIntosh apples, quartered and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
8 cups cubed stuffing mix (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 to 3 cups chicken stock, available in paper containers on the soup aisle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to skillet and 4 tablespoons butter. When butter melts, add bay leaf and add the vegetables as you chop them, celery, onions then apples. Sprinkle the vegetables and apples with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 5 to 6 minutes to begin to soften vegetables and apples then add parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft but not wet.
  • Butter 12 muffin cups, 2 tins, liberally with remaining butter. Use an ice cream scoop to fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins. Remove the bay leaf as you scoop the stuffing when you come upon it. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.

HERB AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve Ina Garten's crowd-pleasing stuffing at your Thanksgiving feast: Herb and Apple Stuffing from Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large)
2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.
  • Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.
  • Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.

Apple, fig and nut stuffing muffins recipe is a fusion of sweet and savory. These muffins could serve as a side dish or a snack that could replace the typical bread stuffing. This recipe contains a blend of fruits and nuts that make it both flavorsome and nutritious.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:
  • Bread stuffing cubes – 6 cups
  • Cinnamon – 1 tablespoon
  • Nutmeg – ½ a tablespoon
  • Salt – according to taste
Wet ingredients:
  • Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Onion – 1 medium size (finely chopped)
  • Garlic – 2 cloves (minced)
  • Celery – 2 stalks (minced)
  • Ground sage – ½ a tablespoon
  • Apple – 1 (peeled and diced into small pieces)
  • Dried figs – 8-10 pieces (diced into small pieces)
  • Chopped walnuts – ½ a cup
  • Chicken broth – 2 cups
  • Eggs – 2 (beaten)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Place the bread cubes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and mix them together.
  3. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil, chopped onions, garlic, and minced celery. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  4. Add the diced apple, chopped figs, and ½ a cup of chopped walnuts to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes until the apple is tender and the nuts are lightly toasted.
  5. Pour the 2 cups of chicken broth over the mixture in the pan and allow it to come to a boil.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the 2 eggs and then pour them over the bread stuffing mixture. Mix everything together until the bread is coated in the liquid. Add the vegetable and fruit mixture to the stuffing and mix all ingredients together.
  7. To prepare muffins, very generously spray with non-stick cooking spray into 12 muffin cups. Then, overfill each muffin cup with a mound of the muffin mixture, pressing down to pack it in, and mounding it over the top of the cups. Finally, place the muffin pan, onto a middle rack in an oven preheated at 375°F and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until muffins become crusty on top and lightly brown around the edges.
  8. Serve your apple, fig and nut stuffing muffins warm to your guests as a mouth-watering and delicious side dish with your thanksgiving meal.

Conclusion

The apple, fig, and nut stuffing muffins recipe is an innovative way to serve stuffing at any meal. The blend of fruit and nuts provides a wholesome, healthy, and delicious experience to the taste buds. This recipe is an excellent solution for vegetarians, as it substitutes the traditional turkey stuffing approach. It can be served as a snack, side dish, or even as part of a breakfast recipe. Give it a try, and it will likely become one of your favorite recipes!
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to impress your guests than by serving them some delicious apple fig and nut stuffing muffins. These muffins are the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. However, making these muffins requires some skills and knowledge. In this article, we will share some valuable tips that will help you make the perfect apple fig and nut stuffing muffins.

Tip 1: Choosing the Right Ingredients

The first step in making any recipe is to choose the right ingredients. When it comes to apple fig and nut stuffing muffins, using high-quality ingredients is essential. Here are some tips for choosing the right ingredients:
Apples:
When choosing apples for this recipe, opt for firm, sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn. Avoid using soft apples like Red Delicious, as they won't hold up well in the muffins.
Dried Figs:
Choose unsweetened dried figs that are plump and moist. Avoid using figs that are too dry, as they won't add moisture to the muffins.
Nuts:
Use a mix of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Make sure to toast them before adding them to the muffin batter. Toasting the nuts will bring out their natural flavors and give them a nice crunch.

Tip 2: Preparing the Ingredients

After you have chosen the right ingredients, it's time to prepare them for the recipe. Here are some tips to help you prepare the ingredients:
Apples:
Peel and core the apples, then chop them into small pieces. Toss the apple pieces with a tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Dried Figs:
Remove the stem from the figs and chop them into small pieces. Soak the figs in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them.
Nuts:
Spread the chopped nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let the nuts cool before adding them to the muffin batter.

Tip 3: Adding Moisture to the Muffins

One of the biggest challenges in making stuffing muffins is keeping them moist. Here are some tips that will help you add moisture to the muffins:
Using Applesauce:
Substitute a quarter cup of applesauce for every egg in the recipe. Applesauce not only adds moisture to the muffins, but also gives them a subtle apple flavor.
Using Buttermilk:
Substitute buttermilk for regular milk in the recipe. Buttermilk is more acidic than regular milk and reacts with baking powder to create a tender crumb.
Using Yogurt:
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream in the recipe. Greek yogurt has a higher fat content than regular yogurt or sour cream, which adds moisture to the muffins.

Tip 4: Mixing the Ingredients

When mixing the ingredients for the muffins, it's important not to overmix. Overmixing the batter can lead to tough muffins. Here are some tips for mixing the ingredients:
Adding Dry Ingredients:
Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk them together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Adding Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Adding Mix-Ins:
Fold in the chopped apples, figs, and nuts gently. Do not overmix, as this can cause the mix-ins to sink to the bottom of the muffins.

Tip 5: Baking the Muffins

Once you have mixed the batter, it's time to bake the muffins. Here are some tips for baking the muffins:
Using Muffin Cups:
Line a muffin tin with muffin cups to prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan.
Filling the Muffin Cups:
Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
Baking Temperature:
Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Conclusion

Making apple fig and nut stuffing muffins can be a challenging task, but following these valuable tips will help you make the perfect muffins. Remember to choose the right ingredients, prepare them correctly, add moisture to the batter, mix the ingredients properly, and bake the muffins at the right temperature. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to impress your guests with delicious apple fig and nut stuffing muffins that are perfect for any holiday meal.

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