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Apple Cinnamon Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with cozy flavors. With tender chunks of fresh apples, a swirl of sweet cinnamon and a buttery, crunchy, streusel topping, these muffins make the best breakfast or dessert!

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

all-purpose flour

sugar

brown sugar (, packed)

baking powder

cinnamon

nutmeg

salt

milk ((any kind))

applesauce

vanilla bean paste ((or extract))

apples

unsalted butter (, melted)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 12-count muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla bean paste (or extract) in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.

Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Gently fold in diced apples. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

To make the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and flour. Stir well until it resembles wet sand. Sprinkle over tops of muffins.

Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, without opening oven door, lower temperature to 375°F and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Baking at 425°F first helps to achieve that high, bakery-style muffin. Remove from oven and let cool.

An apple rose pastry is definitely a statement piece for your holiday table! Apple Roses are gorgeous enough for Thanksgiving dessert or Christmas breakfast but easy enough to make anytime.

Apple Rose Pastries

Large Apple (or 2 smaller apples)

Sheet of Puff Pastry, thawed

Lemon

Apple Butter

Cinnamon and Ground Gloves (sprinkle to taste)

Slice your apple in half and then carefully...

Slice your apple in half and then carefully cut the core out without breaking the apple. You want to keep the half of the apple in tact.

Slice your half apple pieces into thin strips...

Slice your half apple pieces into thin strips of apple.

Place those apple slices in a microwavable bowl...

Place those apple slices in a microwavable bowl of water with juice of half a lemon. Microwave the apples for 4 minutes to soften. Then, drain the water out of the bowl.

Roll out your thawed puff pastry sheet slightly...

Roll out your thawed puff pastry sheet slightly on a floured surface. Cut into 6 even long strips.

Spread a thin layer of apple butter onto...

Spread a thin layer of apple butter onto each strip.

Starting on one end, place the apple strips...

Starting on one end, place the apple strips onto the top half of the puff pastry strip, slightly staking the slices on top of each other as you work your way down. You want a little of the apple popping off the top of the pastry strip. When you get to the end, leave a little empty space on the pastry strip.  WARNING - the apple slices will be a little warm.

Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and ground cloves...

Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and ground cloves to taste.  NOTE: You could substitute nutmeg for cloves if you prefer.

Fold over the bottom half of the pastry...

Fold over the bottom half of the pastry strip on top of the apple slices.

Start at the side you started with and...

Start at the side you started with and start rolling. When you get to the end, take the little bit of extra puff pastry and rub/press it into the outside of the pastry rose to create a slight seal.

Spray your muffin pan with a non-stick spray...

Spray your muffin pan with a non-stick spray and then add your pastry rose. 

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