The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009
While I noticed that a good number of reviewers chose to chop the apples in this recipe, and while I'm sure that would be good as well, I kind of had a hunch that just as with similar recipes made with zucchini or carrots, shredding the apple would contribute to the cupcake/muffin's (they're both so similar these days!) texture. I'm so glad I followed the recipe exactly as written! Whether you call it a cupcake or a muffin, this is a nice little treat - most important, what we always look for first, they're moist. But they also have their own, unique little flavor going on, not quite banana but not quite apple, with a hint of spice. I'm also glad I preferred to keep it on the "bare naked" side, even though I was tempted to frost or glaze these. I merely topped them with some demerara sugar (aka sugar in the raw) which gave them a sparkly crunch. Growing up in Milwaukee, where the submitter says this recipe originates, I can see how these would have been a part of the great, ethnic cooking and baking traditions we have here. Very nice recipe - (love the shredded, not chopped, apples!)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009
I would call this a muffin rather than a cupcake but it sure is good! I replaced the shortening with equal amount of applesauce and replace buttermilk with skim milk. Because the applesauce was sweetened, I reduced the sugar to 1 cup. The mixture seemed too wet to me so I added about 1/2 cup of oatmeal. I reduced baking temp to 350 degrees. Done in 25 minutes. Wonderful!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009
My mom and dad really like these. I added chopped pecans for a little extra flavor and crunch. I didn't have buttermilk, so I substituted milk with lemon juice ( 1/4 tsp. lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 1/4 cup. Let stand five minutes.). It worked great!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009
Great way to use up old bananas and apples. I used 5 very ripe, small bananas and 2 old apples. Omitted the eggs without any problem. Also substituted shortening with canola oil (used 1/3 cup + 1/6 cup) and buttermilk with sour milk. To make 1/4 cup sour milk, add enough milk to 3/4 tsp of vinegar to measure 1/4 cup in total. Quite sweet, so I found it did not need toppings or frosting. Yummy!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009
Great recipe. I did everything to the T! Everyone loved them.
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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009
Excellent cupcakes; didn't change a thing! Great way to use up apples and bananas!
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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009
Delicious!! I try to not substitute ingredients as I feel that after altering them you cannot really give an honest review but this time I had to! The changes I made were - sub applesauce for the shortening, used splenda instead of sugar and I added raisins and cinnamon chips ... oh my they are great!! But not cupcake like - more very moist little muffins. Thanks so much!
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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009
Yum. I'm an expert cook & baker, but I never made banana apple cupcakes b4. Used 4 organic bananas (as they were going bad) and 1 granny smith apple shredded. Used veg oil (not shortening) and nutmeg too. OMG My hubby loved loved! moist & still good 4 days later. Made cream cheese frosting but didn't need frosting. Took to work & went over fab. Will definitely make soon again.
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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009
Wow. Ok, these are absolutely scrumptious! They're so soft and delicious! You have to make me stop eating them. I substituted vegetable oil for the shortening and yogurt for the buttermilk. Now I only wish I had made more....
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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009
There aren't enough stars! WOW! I used a little more bananas (about 1 1/2 cups) and apples (4, chopped, not shredded due to previous reviews) because I had a lot of fruit I needed to use up. I topped these with cream cheese frosting I had leftover from making red velvet cupcakes. They are seriously the best muffins I have ever had. And the smell coming from the oven makes you float! THANK YOU BARBARA!!!
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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009
Fantastic way to use up extra fruit--delicious and moist!! I used 2 apples, 1 banana and even 1 peach, and it was fantastic! Substituted plain yogurt for all but 2 T of butter and reduced sugar to 1 cup (could use even less!) I'm also gluten free, so used gluten free flour. Turned out fantastic! Thanks for broadening my baking horizons beyond banana bread and apple crisp!
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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009
Definately muffin like. I added some ground flax meal, about a half cup of crasins, and some oats to the top. Great way to use up stray fruit without tasting like banana bread. A kid at the bus stop annointed me muffin genius.
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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009
These were absolutely delicious! I took the advice of another reviewer and chopped the apples, instead of shredding them. The small chunks of apples were really great. I also used whole wheat flour and added about half a cup of raisins and 2&1/2 tablespoons of wheat germ. They came out moist and very hearty. We'll definitely be using this recipe a lot. Thanks Barbara!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009
really good, used oil instead of shortening. great with cream cheese frosting
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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009
I also used half oil, half applesauce. These are very moist muffins, and a great way to use up brown bananas!
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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2009
I served these plain and with a little icing (very tasty both ways), and I think they also would be good with a streusel topping. The only change I made was to substitute 1/3 c. Canola oil and 1/3 c. applesauce in place of the 2/3 c. shortening.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009
This was a great recipe. I choppped the apples instead of shredding like others suggested and it turned out wonderful. I used half whole wheat and all purpose flour and it turned out fine. I don't know if I can call this a cupcake though unless you add frosting like I did. Both my dad and boyfriend went back for seconds. very delicious.
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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009
What a wonderful yet unique, recipe! I had a few bananas that were extremely, overly ripe.. and I have a hard time eating apples because I don't crave them - so... this recipe was exactly what I needed to get a fruit boost in "cake" form. :) With a few substitutions, this recipe became healthier and still tasted fabulous. I used one cup whole wheat flour and one cup all-purpose. I used 1/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup canola oil (instead of shortening). And, I decreased the sugar to 3/4 cup. Next time, I may try to sub the oil with unsweetened applesauce, for an even healthier treat! :) I lined the muffin pan with cupcake liners that I spritzed a little bit of oil in (which probably isn't necessary).. and I baked for 17 minutes. I think my oven gets hotter than it says, so that's why I went for 17 minutes. :) The texture is great. Very, VERY moist and soft, and a true delight! I melted semi-sweet chocolate chips with a a tiny sliver of butter.. and drizzled over the cupcakes (which I should say, are more muffin-y than cupcake-y). :) If you have the ingredients on hand, definitely give it a try! Thank you for the recipe, Tricia!
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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2009
these are really good! I used 1/2 oil, 1/2 applesauce and threw in some pecans. Moist as can be, and a wonderful flavor. I was never a fan of ban. muffins but these are wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009
They were pretty good muffins. I substituted applesauce for the shortening, chopped the apples instead of shredding them, and I only had one banana, so I threw in a few handfuls of blueberries. I also skipped the buttermilk. I would try this again, but with 1 more banana and maybe some soymilk to keep in the moistness of the muffins. Thanks Barbara!
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