Apple Muffins
Jan 3, 2012
              Honeycrisp apples are crisp and sweet and ideal for fresh eating, as well as for cooking and baking. (Recipe By: Steve Spanelli; Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy Tait Farm.)
            
          
                    
            - Course
 - Breakfast and Brunch
 
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, chopped
 - ½ cup water
 - ½ cup butter, softened
 - 1 cup sugar
 - 2 large eggs
 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
 - 2 cup all-purpose flour
 - 1 tsp salt
 - 1 tsp baking soda
 
Instructions
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        Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
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        Place apples and water in a pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until softened.
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        Drain and transfer apples to a food processor; puree until smooth. Set aside.
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        Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add apple puree and vanilla; beat until smooth.
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        In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined.
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        Spoon into muffin cups. Bake until tops are springy to the touch, 15 to 18 minutes.