Sourdough Apple Muffins Recipe

Three apple sourdough muffins in paper liners sit in a baking tray next to chopped apple pieces in another compartment. A sliced muffin with apple chunks is on a plate nearby, alongside two cinnamon sticks and a whole apple.

5 from 2 votes

This easy and delicious Sourdough Apple Muffins recipe will have your kitchen smelling amazing! These muffins are soft, perfectly spiced, and a great way to use up sourdough discard. They’re packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and just the right amount of sweetness.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

8 tablespoons Butter unsalted, room temperature
¾ cup Coconut Sugar
2 Eggs room temperature
¾ cup Sourdough Discard
½ cup Cottage Cheese
1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
1 cup Gluten-Free Flour
½ cup Almond Flour
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon Cloves
2 Medium Apples diced

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line your muffin pan with individual parchment paper liners.
Add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, sea salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
1 cup Gluten-Free Flour, ½ cup Almond Flour, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon Cloves
Next add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and use the paddle attachment to mix until light and fluffy.
8 tablespoons Butter, ¾ cup Coconut Sugar
Add the eggs, sourdough discard, cottage cheese, and vanilla bean paste, and mix again until combined.
2 Eggs, ¾ cup Sourdough Discard, ½ cup Cottage Cheese, 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold in the diced apples.
2 Medium Apples
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the muffin batter into the muffin cups. You will want to fill them about ¾ of the way full. Add a pinch of coconut sugar or turbinado sugar to the top of the muffins for a little crunch. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.

Notes

Expert Tips And Notes

Don't Over-mix: For best results stir the batter until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined—there should still be a few streaks of flour visible before folding in the apples.
Use Sweet And Tart Apples: Honey crisp and Pink Lady or Pink Crisp apples are great choices because they hold their shape and add a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
Use Muffin Liners: Don’t underestimate the power of muffin liners! Parchment paper liners make cleanup a breeze and give your muffins a polished, bakery-style look.

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