Best 6 Harvest Spice Muffins Apple Pear Spice Muffins Recipes

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**Harvest Spice Muffins: A Symphony of Fall Flavors**

As the autumn leaves paint the landscape in hues of gold and crimson, it's time to embrace the bounty of the harvest season with a delightful treat: Harvest Spice Muffins. These delectable muffins are a perfect blend of warm spices, juicy apples, and sweet pears, all wrapped in a tender, moist muffin batter. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with three irresistible recipes that showcase the essence of fall flavors: Apple-Pear Spice Muffins, Apple-Cranberry Spice Muffins, and Pear-Walnut Spice Muffins. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic harvest muffin, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Whether you prefer the tangy sweetness of cranberries or the nutty crunch of walnuts, these muffins will transport you to a cozy autumn afternoon, surrounded by the aromas of freshly baked goods and the beauty of the changing seasons. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harvest's bounty.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY



Apple Spice Muffins Recipe by Tasty image

Fill your kitchen with the cozy aromas of fall with these apple spice muffins. Shredded apple and applesauce add moisture and natural sweetness without the extra sugar. If jumbo muffins aren't your thing, this recipe will make 12 standard-sized muffins; just reduce the cooking time by about 5 minutes.

Provided by Karlee Rotoly

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup all purpose flour, divided, plus 1 tablespoon
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup apple sauce
1 honeycrisp apple, shredded, plus 2, finely diced, divided
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons demerara sugar

Steps:

  • Make the apple spice blend: in a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • Make the muffins: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (125 G) all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the spice blend.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer on medium speed or whisk to beat the butter until light yellow and aerated, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated and brown sugars and continue beating until light, fluffy, and nearly doubled in volume, 2 minutes more. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the applesauce and shredded apple and stir with a rubber spatula to incorporate.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet and gently fold to combine, being careful not to overmix. Add 1¾ cups of the diced apples to the remaining dry ingredients and toss to coat, then add to the wet ingredients and gently fold to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with paper liners and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the remaining ¾ cup diced apples, melted butter, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, and remaining 1½ teaspoons of apple spice blend.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Top each muffin with some of the apple topping and sprinkle with the demerara sugar.
  • Bake the muffins for 15 minutes, then rotate the muffin tin 180° and bake for 12-15 minutes more, until the muffins are puffed and golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 26 grams

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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I came up with this recipe when I was out of my usual muffin-making ingredients. I improvised, and the results were terrific! -Beckie Lapointe, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granola without raisins
2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups grated peeled apples

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, apple juice and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples., Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm., Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in tightly sealed freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DELIGHTFUL APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are really small, that's what makes them cute! The spiciness makes them delightfully delicious!

Provided by Lisa T.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C). Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Add eggs, and beat until smooth. Blend in cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, and baking soda. Alternately add in a half cup of applesauce, one cup of flour, remaining applesauce, and remaining flour. Stir until just blended together. Pour batter into muffin cups 2/3's of the way full.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 10 g

SPICED PEAR MUFFINS



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I got this outstanding recipe from the custodian at our church, who fixes these moist, fruity muffins and shares them with friends. He gave me one to try a couple years ago, and I was hooked. The tasty combination of pears and spices is irresistible. -Linda Jachimstal, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen mini muffins or 16 regular muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons molasses
1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, oil and molasses until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, raisins and walnuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE-SPICE MUFFINS



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Choose your favorite extract, spice, and fruit to make nutritious muffins with the ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup diced apple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
  • Stir together bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, apple pie spice, and baking soda in another bowl.
  • Add flour mixture and oats to banana mixture; gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in apple. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 387 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

APPLE SPICE MUFFINS



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These moist muffins are full of chopped apples and a touch of cinnamon!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 cup canola or soybean oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium unpeeled apple, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, beat milk, oil, vanilla and egg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon all at once just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in apple. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If baked in greased pan, let stand about 5 minutes in pan, then remove from pan to cooling rack; if baked in paper baking cups, immediately remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of apples and pears for a variety of flavors and textures.
  • Peel and dice the apples and pears into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Be sure to mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly before adding them to the wet ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These Harvest Spice Muffins with Apple, Pear, and Spice are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and warm spices, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. They're also a great way to use up any leftover apples and pears you may have on hand. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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