Name: Apple Pecan Muffins
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 1-½ cup (375 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian brick cheese; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; 1-⅓ cup (325 mL) diced peeled apples (Crispin, Spartan, Idared); ½ cup (125 mL) chopped toasted pecans; 1 egg; 1 cup (250 mL) milk; ¾ cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar; ¼ cup butter, melted

Gorgeous cheesy apple and pecan muffins, for breakfast, brunch or even as a snack.Tips:

If brown sugar is lumpy, pass through a sieve or crumble with finger tips.

Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) of chopped crystallized ginger to dry ingredients.

ingredients

1-½

cup (375 mL) all-purpose flour

cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour

cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian brick cheese

Tbsp (15 mL) baking powder

tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon

tsp (1 mL) salt

1-⅓

cup (325 mL) diced peeled apples (Crispin, Spartan, Idared)

cup (125 mL) chopped toasted pecans

egg

cup (250 mL) milk

cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar

cup butter, melted

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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter nonstick muffin pans or line with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, cheese, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and pecans. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, sugar and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.

Step 3

Spoon into prepared muffin pan. For a presentation purpose, sprinkle with extra diced apples and chopped toasted pecans. Bake for about 22- 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

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