Apple Muffins with Pecans
Course: Breads/Rolls, Muffin
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple muffin
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These moist apple muffins are loaded with chopped apples and studded with pecans. They’re a wholesome treat that feel nourishing enough for a pick-me-up afternoon snack, but when you add drizzled caramel sauce they’re the perfect fall dessert!
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1 8 oz container sour cream 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl combine sour cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer just until combined.
In a small bowl combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in apples and pecans.
Lightly grease or line a muffin pan. Divide batter evenly among each muffin cup.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Drizzle with caramel sauce when serving if desired.