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The Spruce / Diana Rattray
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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159 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 12 to 15 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 159 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
Sodium 214mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 106mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The sweetness of the chopped apple and the saltiness of the bacon make a surprising and delicious combination of flavors. Feel free to add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or sunflower seeds for a little more crunch.
Make these muffins for a weekend brunch or breakfast treat, or bake them and take them along to work or a morning meeting.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup finely chopped apple
- 1/2 cup diced cooked and drained bacon
Steps to Make It
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Heat the oven to 375 F.
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Spray muffin cups with nonstick baking spray or cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in the eggs until well blended.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; stir or whisk to blend thoroughly.
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Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir just until blended. Fold in the apple and bacon until blended.
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Immediately spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling the cups about three-quarters full.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Since quick breads and muffins begin the rising process as soon as the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients are combined, it's a good idea to have the oven preheated and pans ready before you begin to prepare the batter.
- To adapt the recipe for mini muffins, use a mini muffin pan. Fill the greased mini muffin cups about three-quarters full and reduce the baking time to about 10 minutes. The recipe will make about 30 to 36 mini muffins.
- Bake some maple and brown sugar bacon for the recipe. Crumble and fold 1/2 cup into the batter. Bake as directed.
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