Best Apple Fig And Nut Stuffing Muffins Recipes

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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.

APPLE FIG OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Apple muffins with a crumb topping are perfect for breakfast. Made with dried figs and fresh apples.

Provided by Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Categories     Baking

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter ((melted))
1 cup fresh apple ((diced and skin on))
½ cup chopped dried figs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
¾ teaspoons salt
¾ cup old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons avocado oil
¾ cup brown sugar ((packed))
¾ cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F and line a muffin tray with liners.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

APPLE STUFFING MUFFINS



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Take stuffing one step further with these fun single-serving portions baked in a muffin pan. The apples really keep them fresh, and even kids love them. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups stuffing mix
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter and oil. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add the apples, salt, rosemary and pepper; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the stuffing mix, broth, cranberries and parsley., Fill greased muffin cups with a heaping 1/2 cup scoop. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE NUT CINNAMON MUFFINS WITH BROWN SUGAR-CINNAMON TOPPING



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One of my family's favorite apple muffin recipe, the topping on these muffins is delicious!! This recipe makes about 30-32 mini muffins also.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
3 teaspoons baking powder (slightly heaping)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter (no subs!)
1 large apple, peeled and diced
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1 egg
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or 2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line 16 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt.
  • Cut in the butter with a pastry blender.
  • Measure out 1/4 cup to add to topping ingredients; set aside.
  • Add in the chopped apples and nuts to the flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg and half and half cream, then add to the flour mixture; stir JUST until combined, mixture will be lumpy.
  • Spoon into muffin tins about 2/3 full.
  • To the reserved 1/4 cup butter mixture add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons brown sugar; toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle the topping mixture over each muffin.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

APPLE NUT MUFFINS



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

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Yield 12 jumbo muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 cups apples, peeled, finely chopped
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces sour cream
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
  • Add apples; cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in nuts.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternating with sour cr eam.
  • Spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter into greased jumbo muffins cups.
  • Spoon apple mixture into the center of each (do not spread). Top with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-27 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • Editors Note: If using regular-size muffin cups, fill cups half full with batter; add a rounded teaspoonful of apple mixture and remaining batter.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.1, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 549.1, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 7.2

PORK LOIN ROAST WITH FIG & APPLE STUFFING



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A healthier take on a traditional roast dinner, complete with fruity stuffing and a quince sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp olive oil
600g pork tenderloin fillet, trimmed of any fat and sinew
2 onions , finely chopped
2 dessert apples , cut into cubes
3 figs , finely chopped
85g fresh white breadcrumb
85g fresh wholemeal breadcrumb
a few sage leaves, finely chopped
1 egg
pinch of lemon zest
500g pot chicken stock
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp quince paste
350g steamed green bean , to serve
350g steamed carrot , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. In a non-stick frying pan, heat 2 tsp of the oil and brown the pork fillet for 4-5 mins, turning once to cook evenly. Rub with another 1 tsp of oil and season. Transfer to a roasting tin and bake for 40 mins or until the juices run clear when you skewer the thickest part of the loin. (Timings will vary depending on thickness of the meat.)
  • Using the same frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil, add the onions and cook for about 10 mins until soft. Add the apples and figs and cook for another 5 mins. Tip into a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, sage, egg, lemon zest and 2 tbsp of the chicken stock. Add seasoning, then roll into 12 balls. Put the stuffing balls on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, then bake for 20-25 mins.
  • When the pork is cooked, remove from the roasting tin and allow to rest for 10 mins. Deglaze the roasting tin with the remaining chicken stock, scraping any of the brown bits off the bottom, then add the vinegar, quince paste and resting juices. If your roasting tin isn't flameproof, transfer to a saucepan and bubble down until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of double cream. Season, slice the pork and serve with stuffing, sauce and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

FRUIT AND NUT MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from a good friend. The muffins can be eaten anytime, of course, but they are especially popular for coffee breaks and brunches. One thing you can count on...they're really nice and moist!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups diced peeled tart apples
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, raisins and nuts; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into apple mixture. Combine dry ingredients; carefully fold into apple mixture. Do not overmix. Fill 18 greased muffin cups almost to the top. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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, FIG, AND NUT STUFFING MUFFINS



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Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cornbread stuffing mix
2 apples (one red and one green), shredded with skin on
1 cup chopped dried fig
2/3 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
2 tablespoons dark raisins optional
zest of 1 orange minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally grease 12 muffin cups to the rims and set aside. 2. Combine the stuffing mix, apples, figs, walnuts or almonds, raisins (if desired), orange zest, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in the apple juice and vegetable oil. 3. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, dividing it evenly among the cups. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden brown. 4. Allow the muffins to rest in the cups for 5 minutes. Then run a knife around the rims to loosen the muffins, unmold, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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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