Breakfast Apple Orange Spice Muffins
Submitted by silent angel
Spiced apple-orange muffins with grated fresh fruit and warm spices. Light texture from folded egg whites. Optional raisins for extra sweetness.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
40 minCOOK
25 minREADY
65 minOrange zest and apple juice concentrate pack serious fruit flavor into these breakfast muffins without making them heavy or wet.
Grated apples disappear into the batter, adding moisture and subtle sweetness rather than chunky fruit bits. The technique of folding beaten egg whites into the finished batter keeps them airy despite the fruit load.
Skip the frosting for a less sweet breakfast option or add it when you want these to cross into dessert territory.
Chef Tips
- Grate apples just before using; they brown quickly once exposed to air
- Use frozen apple juice concentrate straight from freezer without thawing
- Fill unused muffin cups with water to prevent warping and ensure even baking
- Cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites for better volume and structure
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
Into small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; stir in milk powder and set aside.
In mixing bowl cream margarine with sugar; add egg yolk and, using electric mixer on medium speed, beat until thick and creamy.
Add apples, raisins, juice, and orange peel and stir to combine; add flour mixture and beat until well blended.
In separate bowl, using clean beaters and mixer on high speed, beat egg white with cream of tartar until stiff but not dry; fold into batter.
Spray eight 2½ inch diameter nonstick muffin pan cups with nonstick cooking spray; spoon ⅛ of batter into each sprayed cup (each will be about ⅔ full) and partially fill remaining cups with water (this will prevent pan from burning and/or warping).
Bake 20 to 25 minutes (until cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean).
Remove pan from oven and carefully drain off water (remember, it will be boiling hot); remove muffins to wire rack and let cool.
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