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sourdough apple spice muffin

Simple Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Muffins

AuthorBronwyn Case
'Tis the season for all things spiced apple! These spiced apple sourdough muffins are a must-have snack to enjoy throughout the autumn season. They’re moist, spicy, and utterly delicious. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these muffins capture the essence of fall, making them the perfect treat to warm up your day.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Ferment 12 hours
Total Time12 hours 40 minutes
Servings12 Muffins

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen Scale or Measuring Cups
  • Silicone Muffin Tray
  • Scoop

Ingredients  

  • Whole Wheat Flour 150g
  • White Flour 150g
  • Sugar 150g
  • Butter 120g
  • 2 Eggs
  • Sourdough Discard 100g
  • Milk 75g
  • Yogurt or Apple Sauce 200g
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Apple diced

Instructions 

  1. Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Mix Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar with the melted butter.
  3. Add Flavours and Eggs: Stir in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Remaining Wet Ingredients: Add the apple sauce, milk, and sourdough discard. Mix until smooth.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in the chopped apples until incorporated.
  8. Rest: Let the batter rest and hydrate for 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge for a long fermentation.
  9. Preheat Oven: After rest, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  10. Prepare Muffin Tins: Line muffin tins with muffin liners if need be.
  11. After Rest: Scoop the batter into each cup to the top until there's no batter left.
  12. Bake: Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  13. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the liners for a few minutes. If using silicone liners, allow them to cool completely before removing.
  14. Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious sourdough apple spice muffins!