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Apple Pecan Muffins made with Finlandia Imported Butter

Apple Pecan Muffins

Moist and delicious Apple Pecan Muffins topped off with a sweet and crunchy topping and served with Finlandia Butter
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 muffins
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the muffins:

  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ c. sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • ½ c. milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ c. flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 c. apples finely chopped
  • ½ c. pecans chopped

For the Topping:

  • ¼ c. brown sugar
  • ¼ c. pecan chopped
  • ¼ c. oats
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 muffin tins with 16 cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add in the applesauce and mix well.
  • Add in the egg and beat until combined. Stir in the vanilla and milk.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Gently fold in the pecans and apples.
  • Fill the muffin cups ¾ of the way full with the muffin mixture.
  • Combine all ingredients for the topping in a small bowl. Mix well. Divide between the muffins, sprinkling on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Serve with Finlandia Butter.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe