Apple Cheddar Muffins with Rosemary Recipe
These Apple Cheddar Muffins with Rosemary are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring sharp cheddar cheese, fresh rosemary, and tender apple pieces. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a flavorful snack, these muffins offer a crispy top and a moist, flavorful crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apple (about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners to ensure the muffins don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and finely chopped fresh rosemary to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese, making sure it is well combined with the dry mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the large egg, milk, and melted unsalted butter together until smooth.
- Incorporate Apples: Stir the finely chopped apple pieces into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the apple and wet mixture. Stir swiftly but gently until just moistened; avoid overmixing for light muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the center of the oven at 375°F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor contrast with the sweetness of the apples.
- Fresh rosemary adds a fragrant, savory note, so finely chop it to avoid large, overpowering bits in the muffins.
- Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith for tartness or sweet apples like Fuji depending on your preference.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keywords: Apple cheddar muffins, Rosemary muffins, Savory muffins, Breakfast muffins, Cheese and apple muffins
