I have been wanting so much to participate more in the blogging world as I not only like to make my jams, pickles and chutneys, I love being able to use them both to bake with and to cook with in my own kitchen. I also find that my customers appreciate it when they can taste and take away a recipe at my farm stand. Twitter is an amazing, I have met so many lovely people online that share so many of my interests. I recently met Anuradha of Baker Street and she is doing something really fun called Muffin Monday. I just could not resist joining in this week as I knew I could use some of my very own Apple Pie Filling in this recipe and kick it up a notch! The original recipe comes from Women’s Weekly. In Anuradha’s own words, the Muffin Monday is an initiative by Baker Street. A culinary journey of sharing a wickedly delicious muffin recipe every week. Drop in a quick note to join her on her journey to make the world smile and beat glum mornings week after week.
APPLE BUTTERMILK MUFFINS
Adapted from Women’s Weekly Magazine
Pre Heat Oven to 375 degrees
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
3 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Cinnamon
13 Oz Canned Pie Apples (I used my own Apple Pie Filling)
1 Egg (beaten)
1/2 Tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tsp Boiled Cider Syrup (optional, but great)
2/3 Cup Buttermilk
1/2 cup Canola Oil
FOR THE COCONUT CRUMBLE TOPPING:
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 tbsp butter
METHOD
For the Coconut Crumble Topping:
Place all of the ingredients in small bowl and run the butter using your fingertips until it is nice and crumbly. Set this aside.
For the Muffins:
Line two 12 Hole Muffin Pans with Cup Cake Liners (This recipe made 15 muffins, you will not need the entire second tray lined with papers)
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the lemon zest, boiled cider (if using) and apples. Do not overmix. In a separate measuring cup, combine beaten egg, buttermilk and oil. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the apple mixture and mix gently. Spoon (I used a large cookie dough scoop) the mixture equally into your prepared cups, not more than 3/4 full, and top with the coconut crumble. Bake for 18 minutes or less. Toothpick inserted should come out clean.
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Your very own pie filling! I’m sure these tasted divine! The texture of the muffin looks great! So glad you could join us for muffin monday! Hope you’ll continue to stay a part of the madness!
Cheers!
A
Thanks so much Anuradha! They came out great and I after eating three of them, I was actually able to donate the balance to my daugher’s HS Band Bakesale
It was a win-win at our house. I loved participating and look forward to many more.
Love the close up shots! You should post your pie filling recipe. yum! Happy Muffin Monday!
So nice to be baking with you again, Wendy, and for a new event! I’m always so enthralled with your photos. They’re absolutely stunning, with beautiful texture and lighting. I would love to try one of your muffins with the homemade apple pie filling – yum! And I agree with Mike… please share!
Thank you all!! Mike and Aimee–promise I will post up my recipe for Apple Pie Filling, my secret ingredient is Boiled Cider Syrup, I swear by it
And Amiee so nice to be baking with you again too 
Beautiful photos, Wendy! So happy to be baking with you this week
Thank you so much Yuri! I try, I Have so much more to learn though–so nice to meet you here and to bake together
Homemade pie filling sounds great! I can smell it over here. Love how moist these muffins look!
You’re a bad influence.
Now I want to go order some boiled cider syrup from King Arthur.
Yes, I love being a bad influence
King Arthur is a great source for it too! I buy mine directly from the mill 
And so….you can also make your own by boiling apple cider–I have done this also, very delish–you have to start with a gallon to make it worth while 
thanks Yuri and Bianca for taking the time to post and your lovely compliments!
Your muffins look fantastic! Must have tasted great with your home made apple filling