AMARETTO APPLE MUFFINS

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The amaretto adds an even more distinct almond flavor but if you don't have it, you can use almond extract instead.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Muffins

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 c butter, unsalted, room temperature
2 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp milk
1 c apple, finely chopped
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
STREUSEL
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 Tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted, cubed and chilled
2 Tbsp almonds, sliced
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
4 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place muffin cup liners in 12 muffin cups. In a bowl combine all purpose flour ( 1 1/2 cups) add baking powder salt and baking soda stirring with a whisk. Combine granulated sugar cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter in a large bowl beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  • 2. Combine sour cream and 2 tablespoon of milk in a small bowl stir with a whisk until well blended. Combine apple and 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl toss well. Add flour mixture and sour cream mixture alternately to sugar mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat just until blended. Fold in apple mixture. Divide batter evenly among muffins cups.
  • 3. To make the streusel combine 2 tablespoon flour brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal: stir in almonds Sprinkle streusel evenly over muffins. Bake at 350° for 27 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack and remove the muffins from the pan.
  • 4. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and 4 teaspoons milk in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle glaze over cupcakes. If you don't have amaretto you can use almond extract instead (1/2 teaspoon).

Naeem Rehman
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These muffins were delicious! The apples and amaretto gave them a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Akinyosade Mathew
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Wofa Dad
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I love these muffins! They are so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make them.


Amir Bajwa
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These muffins were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! They were moist and fluffy with a delicious apple and amaretto flavor. I will definitely be making these again soon.


NAHID GAMIHG
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The muffins were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.


Mohsin Jam
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out delicious! The amaretto flavor was subtle and the apples added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Nathan Lowman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the muffins turned out great! They were light and fluffy with a perfect crumb. The apples and amaretto added a nice sweetness and flavor.


Poisen dada
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These muffins are so moist and flavorful. The apples and amaretto give them a unique and delicious taste. I will definitely be making these again.


Siebe
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Jesse Korbel
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These muffins were absolutely delicious! The apple and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced, and the muffins were moist and fluffy. I would definitely make these again!