Apple Cheddar Corn Muffins
Apple Cheddar Corn Muffins
Fresh corn and cheddar make this nutritious muffin a popular and convenient choice. These are easy to prepare and inexpensive.
Makes 16 muffins
Ingredients
1 2/3 cups (400 mL) all purpose flour
1/3 cup (75 mL) yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
1 tbsp. (15 mL) baking powder
Generous pinches of salt, ground cinnamon and nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup (150 mL) milk
1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil
2 3/4 cups (675 mL) BC Tree Fruits apples, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190° C). Grease 16 muffin cups with butter or oil or line with paper liners.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and seasonings in a large bowl and stir to blend.
- In separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk and oil. Pour over dry ingredients. Sprinkle with apples, corn and cheese. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in centre of preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pans on rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.
