Moist and super delicious... these easy Apple & Cinnamon Muffins are sure to be a winner with the whole family! Pop them into your little ones lunch boxes or simply enjoy one with an afternoon cuppa.
Place 12 muffin liners into a 12-hole muffin tray and set aside.
Sift the self raising flour, baking powder and ground cinnamon into a large bowl.
Add the caster sugar and stir to combine.
Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.
Grate 2 apples and place it into the well.
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil in a bowl and pour on top of the apple.
Fold together gently (don't worry if there are still a few lumps - be careful not to over-mix or your muffins will be dense).
Spoon the mixture into the prepared cases (filling ⅔ of the way to the top).
Decorate with thin apple slices and a sprinkle of raw sugar.
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Thermomix Method
Place the chopped apples into the TM bowl. Chop on Turbo for 5 seconds or until finely chopped. Set aside in a bowl.
Place the eggs, buttermilk and vegetable oil into the TM bowl. Mix on Speed 4, 20 seconds.
Add the grated apple self raising flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and caster sugar and mix on Speed 4 for 5 seconds (check the mixture - it should still be a little lumpy). Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 2-3 seconds, Speed 4.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared cases (filling ⅔ of the way to the top).
Decorate with the thin apple slices and sprinkle over a little raw sugar.
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container. These muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.