After being away from the house most of the week, my routine interrupted, my refrigerator having special needs, it’s not easy getting back into the baking routine. I picked up a chest cold along the way and feel like, at any moment, one of my lungs may come up with these coughing fits. But it’s time to get back to normal. Get back on the horse and go for a ride, once again.
I did not plan on making many alterations to this week’s recipe. I wanted to ease back into the kitchen, somewhat mindlessly, but at least quite gently. But when I realized my can of apple pie filling was larger than called for (and I really didn’t want to deal with leftovers), I knew I had to make some adjustments. If I had been in a better mindset, I probably would have made my own apples for the batter, instead of buying canned apple pie filling. It’s easy enough to do, I just wasn’t ready for it yet. Sometimes, convenience wins.
Or, in other words, it’s easy enough that even the less-experienced home bakers out there can whip this together pretty effortlessly. Yay for easy!
- 2½ cups self-rising flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 595g can Musselman’s Apple Pie Filling
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup (5⅓ Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ tsp light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ½ cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut up
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, or grease thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
- Stir in apples gently, being careful not to overmix.
- In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and melted coconut oil.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring until just combined.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and coconut.
- Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
- Portion out batter evenly with a medium cookie scoop among the 12 muffin cups.
- Sprinkle Crumble Topping over the tops.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let sit in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Baker Street
7 November, 2011 at 12:16 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Glad to know the power is back and so are you!
These muffins are moist and make for a scrumptious breakfast! Happy that you liked them too!
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 8:43 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
They were an excellent selection and a great way to ease back into #MuffinMonday. Thanks!
elena @3greenonions
7 November, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hope your cold gets better soon! These were delicious, weren’t they:) Happy Muffin Monay!
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 8:44 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOVE these. In fact, I’m going to grab one right now!
Mike's Baking (@mikesbaking)
7 November, 2011 at 8:37 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Your muffins look great and I know they taste great as I used the same recipe!
Hope your cold goes away soon. Happy Muffin Monday!
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 8:44 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! It was a rough week last week. Hopefully, this cold is on the way out!
Rosa
7 November, 2011 at 8:47 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOvely muffins! Perfect for breakfast.
Cheers,
Rosa
Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves
7 November, 2011 at 11:26 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m glad your muffins turned out well. They look great. I personally would eat the left over apple filling but that’s just me
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Aimee @ Food: Je t'Aimee
7 November, 2011 at 12:03 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sorry to hear of all your trials as of late, Carrie! My reasons aren’t quite as justified, but I’m glad I’m not the only one who used the canned apples. Haha. I just had a *really* crazy weekend and couldn’t resist the allure of convenience!
Either way, glad you’re back on the baking horse. Your muffins look beautiful and I hope they brought a feeling of normalcy back for you
Comfort food! Feel better soon!
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 6:14 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You’ll never hear me give anyone a hard time for taking the easy path. Life is hectic!
Let Me Eat Cake
7 November, 2011 at 12:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
hope you’re feeling better! I stuck with the pie filling and used the left overs over ice cream
tasted great but would be curious to try fresh apple next go around!
The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 6:14 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Over ice cream? Yum! Why didn’t I think of that? I could have just eaten it from the can, but I figured it was better off in the muffins.
Yuri - Chef Pandita
7 November, 2011 at 3:09 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Gorgeous muffins as usual, Carrie
hope you feel better soon. Panda hugs <3
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 6:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks! The cold is improving, very slowly, but very definitely, too.
Princess Polkadot
7 November, 2011 at 5:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I got 21 muffins out of this recipe.
I thought it was just me, though I didn’t think a measly 2/3 cup of cinnamon chips should have made THAT much difference!
Glad you’re back up and running!
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The Poet Herself
7 November, 2011 at 6:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I certainly didn’t mind the extras. We still have a couple more breakfasts’ worth left.
Stay-At-Home-Chef
7 November, 2011 at 10:54 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Nothing wrong with taking short cuts – especially when you’re not feeling good. LOVE your photo by the way…the green really pops beautifully
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Terra
8 November, 2011 at 12:19 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We don’t always need to tweak a recipe, keeping original is perfect to me:-) Your muffins look wonderful! Hugs, Terra
The Poet Herself
8 November, 2011 at 8:09 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
True. I’m so used to having to put my own touch on anything before I post it, that it’s hard not to. Don’t want to step on any toes, you know?
Amanda
11 November, 2011 at 12:53 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These look so yummy! I think you will enjoy my spin on the apple muffin, with a kick of spice and granola topping! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/rWYbP4
Thanks!