Dip the Apple in the Honey Muffin

Rosh Hashana is just around the corner and I'm sure the song Dip the Apple in the Honey has been in your head for the past few weeks. It certainly has been in my head and that was the inspiration behind this muffin flavor. 

These muffins are sweetened with a good amount of honey, of course, and have just a hint of cinnamon in the batter that really compliments the honey and the chunks of apple. 

The batter comes together really quickly and you can make these this week, stash them in the freezer and you have a great treat for Rosh Hashana already done! 

Apple and Honey Muffins 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 cup whole wheat flour*

2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

3/4 cup milk of your choice 

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 cup oil

3/4 cup honey 

1 apple, diced about 1 1/2 cups - you can leave the skin on or peel it whatever you like

Preheat the oven to 375°F/190° 

Line a standard-size muffin pan with paper liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a large bowl mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a 2 cup liquid measuring cup mix together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Add that to the flour mixture and then measure out the oil and honey - this way the honey will slide right out. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Add the apples and gently fold them in being careful not to overmix the batter. 

Scoop into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-22 minutes. 

Yield: 12 standard size muffins 

*feel free to use all white flour or all whole wheat of a combination of the two as listed in the recipe.