Incorporating cinnamon, brown sugar, apples, pecans and (of course) cheese, these muffins are a delicious snack and make an impressive autumn treat!
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ingredients
1 ½
cup all-purpose flour
1
cup whole wheat flour
1
cup shredded Canadian Brick
1
Tbsp baking powder
1
tsp ground cinnamon
¼
tsp salt
1 ⅓
cup diced peeled apples (Crispin, Spartan, Idared)
½
cup chopped toasted pecans
1
egg
1
cup milk
¾
cup packed brown sugar
¼
cup butter, melted
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Butter nonstick muffin pans or line with paper liners.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, cheese, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and pecans.
Step 3
In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, sugar and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
Step 4
Spoon into prepared muffin pan. For a presentation purpose, sprinkle with extra diced apples and chopped toasted pecans.
Step 5
Bake for about 22- 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.