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Fruit Muffins

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"This is a basic fruit muffin recipe. I use chopped apples, but 1 cup of any type fruit may be added to make a quick and easy batch of fruit muffins." — LYNN740

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Original recipe makes 12 muffins Change Servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1 cup apple - peeled, cored and chopped

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and shortening. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the fruit. Pour batter into prepared muffin pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 18, 2006

I made it with half whole wheat flour, half brown sugar, and added some ground cinnamon and cloves, and they were really tasty! I also left the skins on the apples.

—Lisa G

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 04, 2006

This is a good base recipe. Made as is, it is pretty bland. Just add some spices and more fruit (and maybe sugar) and then it's yummy.

—WDEGOLIER

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27 Ratings

Jun 24, 2008

Pretty good basic recipe. I needed a muffin recipe that didn't use eggs so I was glad to find this one. I did add some vanilla and I used mandarin oranges for the fruit (that's what I had on hand). I just used an individual one-cup size of the oranges. I drained the juice into measuring cup and then added milk to make the 1 cup of liquid. My husband really liked his vanilla muffin (he got the one the last one scraped from the bowl and didn't get any mandarin oranges). I definitely liked the added vanilla with the mandarin oranges but probably would add cinnamon instead if I made apple muffins.

—Jessi

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Oct 07, 2010

I make these often with different kinds of fruit. I use 1/4 c. br. sugar and 1/4 c. splenda, also add 2 eggs because batter is so thick. I have made blueberry, peach, rhubarb, pear, raspberry and pineapple with coconut. They all were really good.

—Pam

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May 04, 2012

These muffins turned out great for me! I used frozen fruit in place of the apple with excellent results. I made 4 different flavors with this one recipe... blueberry (1 cup), blackberry and raspberry (1/2 cup each) and strawberry (i added 1/2 cup mashed berries to batter and pressed one berry into each cup before baking. ) Also made chocolate chip. Very pleased with this recipe!

—Marc Erich

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May 03, 2010

Perfect base recipe!!! Exactly what I have been searching for! I made mine with strawberry preserves & a tiny bit of lemon extract & they are almost like cupcakes! Would be amazing with a cream cheese frosting/glaze drizzled over it. THANKS!!!

—Share.Harvey

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Nov 05, 2011

I make these all the time and with any kind of fruit I currently have, and everytime they have been delicious!

—Kelly O!

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Oct 19, 2010

Great muffins! I needed something to make this morning and they worked out great! I added the two eggs per someone's suggestion and made a crumble on top with sugar, cinnamon, and oats. They rise up beautifully, too.

—Marian

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Nutrition

Calories
162 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
26.9 g
9%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
4.9 g
8%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
196 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fruit Muffins

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 162
Calories from Fat: 44

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 196mg 8 %
Potassium 64mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.9g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
Sugars 10.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.