Spiced Apple Butter Bran Muffins

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These muffins are dense, grainy, fruity and delicious. A double dose of apple--diced fresh apple and dark, spiced apple butter (Smucker's brand is good)--makes them extra moist and flavorful.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2002

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Recipe Summary

total:
40 mins
Servings:
12

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 12 standard 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside.

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  • Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in bran.

  • Whisk egg, milk, apple butter, brown sugar (or Splenda), oil and molasses in a large bowl until blended. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Drain the raisins; add them and the diced apple to the bowl. Stir until just combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan (the cups will be very full).

  • Bake the muffins until the tops spring back when touched lightly, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Tips

Wrap leftover muffins individually in plastic wrap, place in a plastic storage container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, remove plastic wrap, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on Defrost for about 2 minutes.

DIY Muffin Cups: Make your next batch of muffins or cupcakes the ultimate grab-and-go treat by lining your tin with muffin liners. No liners? No problem. Use 5-inch squares of parchment paper, coat each muffin cup with cooking spray, and push each square into the cups using a small can or bottle, pressing the paper up the sides. (It's OK if some of the paper is sticking out over the rim.) Fill each cup as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 muffin
Per Serving:
204 calories; protein 3.9g; carbohydrates 37.6g; dietary fiber 3.7g; sugars 16.9g; fat 5.7g; saturated fat 0.6g; cholesterol 16mg; vitamin a iu 46.6IU; vitamin c 0.7mg; folate 5.5mcg; calcium 106.2mg; iron 1.9mg; magnesium 38.1mg; potassium 236.9mg; sodium 147.5mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 14g.
Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 fat
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