Best Apple Raisin Spice 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

APPLE RAISIN MUFFINS



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This is another recipe I got from my girl Paula Deen. My son LOVES these muffins and they freeze great so I can always have them available to pull out for a mid afternoon snack for him. I am completely anti-raisin, but he loves them so that's all that matters. Next time I will make half a batch for me and leave out the raisins, b/c they smell heavenly.

Provided by DoubleAs Mom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups apples, grated
2 cups raisins
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the water, sugar, apples, raisins, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, stir the nuts and baking soda into the flour. Add the cooled mixture to the bowl, and stir until blended. Fill greased miniature muffin tins with batter to the top. Bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1314.1, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 775.9, Carbohydrate 204.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 120.6, Protein 15

APPLESAUCE RAISIN MUFFINS



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Delicious and easy muffins with coconut butter. A recipe that I have modified for better taste and I love it.

Provided by Lina

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut butter
1 extra large egg
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
½ cup crushed walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Melt coconut butter in a small bowl. Beat egg into the butter and pour into the flour mixture. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract. Fold in raisins and walnuts and mix into a doughy batter.
  • Scoop batter into the muffin liners using an ice cream scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes. Let muffins cool for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 23 g

THE ABSOLUTE BEST APPLESAUCE SPICE MUFFINS WITH SPICE TOPPING!



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This is one of my all time favorite muffin recipes! --- you can substitute one large finely chopped apple for the nuts, increase the spices if desired --- some of the butter can be replaced with more applesauce for a lower fat muffin :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (heaping)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more or less)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar (can use more)
1/2 cup butter (butter is better!) or 1/2 cup margarine, melted (butter is better!)
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
6 -7 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter 12 muffin tins or line with paper liners.
  • For muffins: in a small bowl mix together first 7 dry ingredients.
  • In another large bowl whisk together eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
  • Add in melted butter whisking continuously until mixture is creamy.
  • Stir in applesauce.
  • Fold in flour mixture until JUST combined.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Divide the batter evenly between muffin tins.
  • To make the topping: stir together all ingredients then sprinkle over tops of muffin batter.
  • Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until muffins test done.
  • Cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 327.3, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 27.2, Protein 5.3

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are full of chopped apples and a touch of cinnamon!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup canola or soybean oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium unpeeled apple, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, beat milk, oil, vanilla and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon all at once just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in apple. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If baked in greased pan, let stand about 5 minutes in pan, then remove from pan to cooling rack; if baked in paper baking cups, immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

DELIGHTFUL APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are really small, that's what makes them cute! The spiciness makes them delightfully delicious!

Provided by Lisa T.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Add eggs, and beat until smooth. Blend in cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, and baking soda. Alternately add in a half cup of applesauce, one cup of flour, remaining applesauce, and remaining flour. Stir until just blended together. Pour batter into muffin cups 2/3's of the way full.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 10 g

APPLESAUCE & RAISIN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Applesauce & Raisin Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 18-24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
1 3/4 cups applesauce (I prefer unsweetened)
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups golden seedless raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • With mixer beat eggs slightly.
  • Add sugar, oil and applesauce; beat thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add dry to the applesauce mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and sprinkle each muffin with a bit of brown sugar.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

APPLE RAISIN WALNUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Raisin Walnut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Martina

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups peeled diced apples, about 1 large granny smith
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl with electric mixer, beat oil, applesauce, and sugar together for 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
  • In another bowl, stir together flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Fold in diced apple, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
  • Add dry ingredients to oil mixture.
  • Stir just until combined.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Fill muffin cups.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until done.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes, then cool on wire rack.

RAISIN APPLE MUFFINS



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Apple, cinnamon and raisins combine to treat your taste buds in these tender muffins suggested by Dorothy Schierbeek of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/4 cup raisins
CRUMB TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple and raisins. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. For topping, in a bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Apple raisin spice muffins are a classic recipe that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a snack. This muffin recipe combines warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the sweetness of apples and raisins to create a delicious and hearty snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cloves
  • Butter, melted
  • Brown sugar
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Apple, peeled and chopped
  • Raisins

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped apple and raisins.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations and Tips

If you're looking to switch things up with this muffin recipe, there are plenty of variations you can try. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for some extra crunch.
  • Swap out the raisins for dried cranberries or chopped dates.
  • Mix in some shredded carrots or zucchini for added nutrition.
  • Increase the spice level by adding a bit more cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves.

When making these muffins, it's important not to overmix the batter. Mix until everything is just combined, otherwise, you risk creating dry and tough muffins. Additionally, be sure to not fill the muffin liners too high, otherwise, the muffins may not bake evenly.

Conclusion

Apple raisin spice muffins are a versatile and delicious recipe that should be a staple in any baker's repertoire. These muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as a sweet treat after dinner. Follow this recipe or experiment with some variations to create a batch of muffins that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Valuable Tips for Making Apple Raisin Spice Muffins Recipes

If you're a baking enthusiast, you'd know that muffins make for the perfect snack. Certain muffins come with unique flavors and topping, and among the most popular muffins out there are Apple Raisin Spice Muffins. If you've been looking for a guide on how to make flawless muffins with these ingredients, you've come to the right place. Below are some valuable tips for making the perfect Apple Raisin Spice Muffins Recipes.
1. Utilize the Right Ingredients
It is a no-brainer that the ingredients used for making muffins will determine the outcome. For Apple Raisin Spice Muffins, you require flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable oil, eggs, bananas, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, raisins, and chopped apple. Ensuring that you have the right quantity of each item is vital. Doing a little bit of research on brands that make the best flour, spices, and other ingredients will also help you to achieve the best quality.
2. Measure out Fabulously
When making muffins, be sure to measure out the ingredients correctly. Flour and sugar need to be measured using the scoop and level technique whereas the liquid ingredients should always be measured using a measuring jug. Incorrect measurements can have a negative impact on the finished results.
3. Use Room-Temperature Ingredients
Another valuable tip is to ensure that you use room-temperature ingredients. When bringing your ingredients to room temperature, it enables them to combine and mix faster and better, ultimately leading to better consistency. For ingredients like eggs and oil, it is vital that you take them out of the fridge a few hours before cooking.
4. Do Not Over-Mix
When making muffins or any baked goods, it is crucial that you do not over-mix. Doing so makes the muffins chewy, rubbery, and dense, leading to an undesirable texture. A few lumps in the batter will not cause any harm. Hence, it is best to mix it with fewer strokes so that the batter does not become overworked.
5. Keep a Check on your Oven Temperature
Another important thing to keep in mind is your oven's temperature. Be sure to set your oven temperature to the desired temperature and preheat it before starting to bake. It would be best to invest in a good oven thermometer to get the exact and accurate temperature required. If you already have an oven thermometer, be sure to regularly calibrate it to ensure that it provides actual readings.
6. Line the Muffin Tray Properly
Lining the muffin tray is crucial and will make sure that the muffins do not stick onto the tray. You can use parchment liners or paper liners. If you do not have any of these, you can use cooking spray or butter to grease the muffin tin.
7. Fill up the Muffin Cups Correctly
The golden rule for filling up muffin cups is to fill them up to 3/4th of the way full. Overfilling the cups will lead to overflowing and underfilling the cups will make the muffins flat. It is best to use an ice cream scooper or a spoon to fill up the muffin cups. Another important point is to ensure that you fill up all the cups equally to ensure that the muffins bake perfectly and evenly.
8. Additions and Variations
Apple Raisin Spice Muffins can be customized according to your preference. You can add nuts or chocolate chips or any other culinary addition that you think might enhance the flavor. Make sure to add these ingredients in the right proportion to have good results.
9. Experiment with the Toppings
Apple Raisin Spice Muffins are delicious on their own, but you can add toppings for an extra flavor boost. Some popular toppings are a cinnamon sugar mix, a dusting of powdered sugar, or frosting. It’s worth mentioning that adding liquid toppings after baking can lead to soggy and unappetizing muffins.
10. Store Muffins Correctly
Once your muffins are baked to perfection, it is essential to store them properly. Store the muffins in airtight containers to prevent them from getting stale. You can also freeze the muffins for an extended duration of time. It is always recommended to leave the muffins out for a few hours before heating because heating muffins straight from the freezer or fridge can lead to uneven heating.

The Final Verdict

Following the above-mentioned valuable tips can guarantee making the perfect Apple Raisin Spice Muffins. Flops and failed attempts are inevitable, but practicing good baking techniques and experimenting with the recipes will help you come up with a perfect recipe that caters to your taste buds. The key to enjoying your Apple Raisin Spice Muffins is to always remember to have fun while baking, and who knows, you might whip up something unique and extraordinary.

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