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Sourdough Apple Muffins

These muffins with a simple glaze are a delicious way to use sourdough discard, combining the warm flavors of apple and cinnamon with a sweet, simple glaze.

Ingredients

Muffins

  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ cup milk or buttermilk you may need a bit more depending on the consistency of your discard
  • 1 ½ cups diced peeled apples about 2 small apples

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Wet Ingredients + Sugar. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, oil, sugars, and eggs until smooth and well blended.
  • Add Dry Ingredients. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. (There's really no need for a separate bowl, put it right on top. Mix a bit by hand, add the mix, and keep mixing just until everything is combined.
  • Add Apples. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  • Bake. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 22-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Sourdough discard may require a slightly longer bake time.)
  • Cool. Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Glaze. While muffins cool, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Drizzle Glaze on Top. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow to set before serving.

Notes

The glaze is optional but makes the muffins much prettier.
If you happen to have apple cider or apple cider concentrate, mix that with the powdered sugar instead.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Katie Shaw