Best 9 Apple Cornmeal Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Apple Cornmeal Muffins, a delightful treat that harmoniously blends the rustic charm of cornmeal with the sweet and tangy allure of apples. These muffins are not just any ordinary baked goods; they are culinary masterpieces that tantalize taste buds with every bite. With two enticing variations to choose from, the classic Apple Cornmeal Muffins and the delectable Apple Cornmeal Muffins with Maple Glaze, this recipe offers a delightful culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a baking adventure that yields a dozen of these heavenly muffins, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring all to yourself.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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These muffins are low fat, healthy and egg-free. Don't be put off by that though, they are delicious! If you dont have flaxseed, you can substitute it for 1 egg.

Provided by linkinparkrks

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped apple
1 tablespoon ground flax seed, plus 3 Tbsp. water
optional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In another bowl mix together oil, milk, flaxseed and water.
  • In a small bowl toss the apple with two tablespoons of the dry mixture.
  • Fold wet ingredients with the dry.
  • Fold in the apples.
  • Spoon batter into a greased muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle tops with sugar.
  • Let bake 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 231.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.5

CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup medium cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and eggs. With the mixer on the lowest speed, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until they are just blended. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until the tops are crisp and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove from the pan.

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKES



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Categories     Citrus     Egg     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Apple     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus additional for greasing
3 Gala apples
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (1 3/4 oz)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream
Special Equipment
a muffin pan with 6 (1-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter muffin cups. Peel and core apples, then cut into 1/3-inch dice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a glaze and apples are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in walnuts and divide apple mixture among muffin cups.
  • Pulse together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.
  • Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center of a cake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Run a paring knife around edge of each cake to loosen. Invert rack over muffin cups, then invert cakes onto rack. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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Corn bread is very popular in this part of the country as a complement to soup. These muffins are really easy to make and have good texture and flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream-style corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. Add the remaining ingredients; stir just until blended. Spoon into greased muffin cups. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

SWEET CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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My husband, Axtell, was a fan of the cornmeal muffins from a restaurant we visited. I found a similar recipe and cut it down to serve two. These muffins are his favorite.-Marie Kramer, Kirkwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 egg, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, oil, egg, and milk. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir in sugar mixture just until moistened. , Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

CORN APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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Make and share this Corn Applesauce Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 egg (or 1 egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly spray eight muffin cups with vegetable oil spray.
  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well.
  • Beat remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Make a well in cornmeal mixture.
  • Pour milk mixture into well, stirring just until moistened.
  • Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 160.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.8

APPLE CORN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apple Corn Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup melted butter
1 apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup corn kernel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray muffin tin generously with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt, blend well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg and butter.
  • Add the apple and corn to the liquid ingredients and then pour over the dry ingredients.
  • Mix lightly until all are slightly moist, the batter will be lumpy.
  • Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake about 30 minutes.
  • Tops will spring back when touched.

BROWN BUTTER PINEAPPLE CORN MUFFINS



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When you're talking about cornbread, you're also talking about a big bowl of chili, and nothing balances that big spoon in one hand like a warm corn muffin in the other.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup chopped dried sweetened pineapple
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper muffin liners, and lightly spray liners with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in pineapple. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • Combine buttermilk, eggs, and pineapple mixture in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture; whisk until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 185.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For a moist and flavorful muffin, select a variety of apple that holds its shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin tins properly: Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full to allow the muffins to rise properly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool before serving: This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Apple cornmeal muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. With a moist and flavorful crumb and a sweet and tangy apple filling, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat for a weekend brunch, these muffins are the perfect choice. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and satisfying, give these apple cornmeal muffins a try.

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