Sticky Date Apple Muffins Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Butter 18 muffin cups and line with paper liners. In a medium saucepan, bring about 3 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Put the chopped dates in a medium bowl and cover with the hot water. Let the dates soften, about 10 minutes.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the 1 cup cool water, molasses, eggs, vanilla and salt; beat briefly to combine (the mixture may look curdled and runny).
• In another medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
• Drain the dates, discarding the liquid, and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool. Flatten the dates with the back of a spoon to crush any larger pieces. When cooled, stir the dates into the batter.
• Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Bake in the middle of the oven until the muffins are golden brown and spring back when gently pressed, 20 to 27 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.

Steps:

• Combine dates and water in a pan, bring to boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. let stand 5 minutes.
• Sift flour into a bowl, add all other ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Spoon into muffin pan, any size, but cooking times based on normal muffin pan.
• Bake in a moderately hot oven for about 20 minutes.
• Toffee Sauce:.
• Combine sugar and cream, stir over heat until the sugar dissolves, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve muffins warm or cold with toffee sauce and thick cream.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a lg bowl combine the whole wheat and all purpose flours, bran, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the dates.
• In another bowl, beat the egg substitute with sugar and oil until well mixed, then stir in the milk and apple.
• Pour into the flour mixture and stir just enough to moisten, being careful not to overmix.
• Spoon into nonstick or paper-lined medium muffin tins, filling almost to the top.
• Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for about 20 minute or until firm to the touch.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 deg celciuis. Place your silicone muffin form onto a metal tray.
• Cut the dates into small pieces with a kitchen scissors.
• Peel, core and quarter the apple, then cut into smaller pieces.
• Melt the butter in a microwave safe 1 litre jug for 1 minute on high.
• (800 watts) & set aside.
• Sift the flour & baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and coconut with a spoon.
• Whisk the egg and sour cream into the cooled butter.
• Using a spatula fold the fruit and wet ingredients through the flour mix until well combined.
• Spoon the mixture into your muffin form, filling each one to the top. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before turning out.
• Serve drizzled with the light caramel sauce.
• LIGHT CARAMEL SAUCE.
• Combine the ingredients in a 1 litre microwave safe jug. Microwave for 4 minutes, uncovered, on medium high (650 watts), stirring regularly until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
• NOTES:.
• Work quickly once the wet & dry ingredients are combined. The quicker the muffin is in the oven, the better the end result. Do not over mix, however this particular mixture is very thick (to produce a nice sticky muffin) and does need a thorough stirring to combine ingredients. Will keep well for 2 days stored in an airtight container.
• I add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze to the caramel sauce once cooked- it cuts through the sweetness.
• For the sour cream I just add a teaspoon of vinegar to normal cream if I don't have sour cream.

Steps:

• Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. , Add dates; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.