Fall is such a wonderful time of year. Leaves changing color, crisp air, and pumpkin spice lattes (my fav!) just to name a few highlights. Another thing that I love about fall in SLO is all the local apple orchards are open. My mom and sister were up to visit recently and went to See Canyon Fruit Ranch and picked some apples for us. Here's a tip: Ask for "seconds". These are apples that may be bruised or "not pretty" but are awesome for baking, juicing, etc. and are half price!
We decided to make a batch of homemade applesauce. So easy. All you do is peel and cut apples into chunks, throw into a large pot, add about a 1/8-1/4 cup of water and cook on the stove over medium-high heat. Stir and mash in the pot until you have the desired consistency. I like mine chunky and unsweetened but you could add cinnamon or sugar if desired. We canned it in mason jars and it makes the perfect snack!
I was trying to think of something creative to do with some of the left over applesauce and I found a recipe online for applesauce muffins and decided to make them. They turned out so fresh and delicious and very moist. Bobby even ventured to say, "This could be the best muffin I've ever had! Seriously!". He's a keeper, right? Here's the recipe for this perfect fall treat:
Applesauce Muffins: Makes 1 dozen
6 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (can use all-purpose if desired)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups chunky applesauce (homemade is the best!)
Preheat oven to 375. Grease or line a muffin tin.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix eggs and brown sugar. Melt butter in microwave and stir in. Add applesauce to mixture.
Pour applesauce mixture over flour mixture and mix with wooden spoon.
Spoon into muffin tin.
Bake 20 minutes. (This is what the recipe calls for but I baked mine for about 16 min and they were perfect)
This is the first of many fall recipes I'll be making this year and I'll be sure to share.
Do you have a favorite fall recipe??
Happy Fall everyone! :)
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