MAPLE WALNUT MUFFINS

Maple Walnut Muffins image

Provided by becca8912

Time 30m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups walnuts
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup white flour
1 1/4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon peach extract
1/2 cup milk
2 large nectarines or 2 large peaches, chopped

Steps:

Heat a dry skillet over med high heat. Combine walnuts and maple syrup in skillet and cook until the walnuts are carmelized. Chop and set aside.
In a medium bowl mix the white flour, wheat flour, soda, and salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time until combined. Whisk in maple syrup and peach extract.
Add flour mixture and milk to sugar mixture, alternating until combined.
Add 1 c chopped walnuts and nectarine.
Pour into a greased muffin pan and top with remaining 1/2 c walnuts.
Cook at 400 degrees for 9-10 minute.