Autumn Morn Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are perfect with any meal or as an-on-the-go quick bite. Go ahead--indulge!
Autumn Morn Muffins
I mourn with the families of the 6 hostages murdered by Hamas, including American Hersh Polin-Goldberg, and pray that the memories of these young people, whose lives were brutally cut short. will be a blessing for their families and loved ones.
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I know it’s 90 F (32C) and summer seems strong down here in the South. But I saw three red leaves on my deck and know that fall is just around the corner! That brings my thoughts and taste buds to hearty muffins! I had just received figs from a boutique business in Kibbutz Almog, north of the Dead Sea, and knew they would be perfect in muffins: Half all-purpose and half whole-wheat flours; warm autumn spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; grated zucchini and carrots; all blended with maple syrup and apple sauce. These muffins are great with any meal or for a snack. Tuck into your lunch box or freeze for later. Let me know if you love these as much as I do!
Autumn Morn Muffins
Yield: 12 large, 24 medium
Dry ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white wheat wheat or whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
Filling
1/2 cup de-pitted and chopped figs
1 apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped or grated
1 cup peeled and shredded carrots
1 cup zucchini, shredded and liquid wrung out
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Wet ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup or 2 medium oranges, juiced
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Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
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Mix together dry ingredients: flours, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
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Stir in filling: figs, apples, carrots, zucchini and pecans.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add in maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange zest and juice of oranges.
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Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir to combine but do not over-mix.
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Spray oil into muffin tins and fill 3/4 to full, depending how large a muffin you would like. TIP: I used an ice cream scoop which was the right amount per muffin tin.
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Bake 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of a muffin. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. Place muffins on rack to cool.
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To freeze: Muffins freeze easily. Bring to room temperature. Place muffins on tray and put in freezer for 1 hour. Then remove, place muffins in a freezer proof-bag or container with a good fitting lid. Lasts for 3 months in the freezer.
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Topping choices:
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Dip warm muffins into butter and then sugar and cinnamon.
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Glaze:
3 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon water or milk
Mix and drizzle over each muffin. -
Streusel topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick oats
1/4 cup butter, softened
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1. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter with mixture.
2. Evenly distribute streusel topping on top of muffin batter in tins.
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Expandthetable suggestions
In place of figs: Use equal amounts of other dried fruit such raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots or dates
Cut the sugar: Omit maple syrup. Substitute Stevia or another sugar substitute, following the conversion measurements on the package.
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