Apple, Spice and Oatmeal Muffins
12 servings
30 minutes
Apple muffins with spices and oats are a true embodiment of French charm in baking. Their history is rooted in the traditions of home French cuisine, where the combination of fruits, spices, and airy dough creates a cozy flavor. Tender and moist inside, with a subtle aroma of cinnamon and ginger, they are perfectly complemented by a crunchy oat topping with muscovado and ginger candied fruits. This dessert makes a wonderful addition to morning coffee or afternoon tea. The light tartness of kefir and the sweetness of apple puree create a multifaceted taste, while the texture is harmonious. They are easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy evening with family.
1
Slightly grease the baking pan with oil and dust with flour.
- Butter: 30 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
2
In a large bowl, whisk together 215 grams of flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, spices, and salt.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
3
In another bowl, mix kefir, apple puree, and vegetable oil. Add the mixture to the flour and stir. There's no need to overdo it: the dough should be somewhat uniform but remain loose.
- Kefir: 120 ml
- Apple sauce (puree): 130 g
- Grapeseed oil: 55 ml
4
Lightly beat two egg whites and fold into the batter.
- Egg white: 2 pieces
5
Distribute the dough into the molds.
6
Melt the butter and mix it with oats, muscovado sugar, finely chopped ginger candied fruits, and two tablespoons of flour. Generously sprinkle the mixture on the muffins and press down slightly.
- Butter: 30 g
- Rolled oats: 30 g
- Muscovado sugar: 55 g
- Candied ginger: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 250 g
7
Bake the muffins at 175 degrees for about twenty to twenty-five minutes.
