Apple Muffins

Apple Muffins is a easy French recipe that serves 12. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min

Cost: $3.45 total, $0.29 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift to avoid lumps)
  • 150 ml Whole milk (At room temperature)
  • 60 g Unsalted butter (Melt over low heat)
  • 3 unités Organic apples (Keep the skin on, cut into thin slices)
  • 10 g Baking powder (About 2 teaspoons)
  • 50 g Brown sugar (To coat the apples)
  • 30 g White sugar (To incorporate into the eggs)
  • 2 unités Eggs (At room temperature)
  • 5 g Fresh grated ginger (Optional, about 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the eggs with the sugar

    Crack the 2 eggs into a bowl, add 30 g of white sugar and whisk with a mixer for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and pale.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate the melted butter and milk

    Melt 60 g of butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then pour it into the egg‑sugar mixture. Add 150 ml of milk and stir with a spatula until homogeneous.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Mix the dry ingredients

    In a second bowl, sift 250 g of flour, add 10 g of baking powder and, if desired, 5 g of fresh grated ginger. Mix quickly with a spoon.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Combine the two preparations

    Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until you obtain a smooth batter. Let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the apples.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Prepare the caramelized apples

    Wash the 3 apples, keep the skin on, cut them into quarters then into thin slices. Place them in a bowl and coat with 50 g of brown sugar, mixing well.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Fill the molds and arrange the apples

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (about 5 minutes). Pour the batter into the silicone muffin mold cavities (about 2/3 full). Arrange the apple slices on top, pressing them lightly.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Baking the muffins

    Bake the muffins for 25‑30 minutes at 180°C. The muffins are ready when they are golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Cooling and demoulding

    Remove the mold from the oven, let the muffins cool for 10 minutes before gently demoulding them.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
28 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Apple Muffins

Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen

Moist apple muffins with organic apples, lightly caramelized with brown sugar and flavored with a hint of ginger. A simple and quick recipe, ideal for breakfast, snack or a gourmand treat.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
35m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.45
Total cost
$0.29
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs until they become pale
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour
  • Coat the apple slices with brown sugar to achieve a caramelized surface
  • Bake at 180°C for 25‑30 minutes without letting them brown too much

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot melted butter
  • Handle the knife carefully when cutting the apples
  • Wear gloves or a kitchen sleeve when handling the hot oven

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