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I have always felt that cornbread is the perfect complement to any meal. When made well, it is soft and sumptuous with a comforting earthy-sweet aroma and taste.

It’s just the sort of bread to serve with chili and soup, or to pile high in a breadbasket on a holiday table. No matter where you grew up, one bite of good cornbread seems to transport you right back home!

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Although large pans of cornbread cut into squares are enticing, I prefer cornbread muffins. That way, each piece offers crusty edges and a fluffy center.

I also find cornbread muffins seem to seal in the moisture, so they don’t dry out as fast, making them marvelous leftovers for breakfast and snacks.

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Not that you’ll have any leftovers of today’s recipe…

These lovely Apple Spice Cornbread Muffins are a play off my mom’s classic cornbread recipe with tender chunks of apple speckled throughout the muffins, and a hint of apple spice.

They are all a cornbread muffin could ever hope to be!

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Unlike the dry, granular, lifeless cornbread you often come across, these little guys are golden, fluffy, slightly sweet, and bursting with fall flavors.

The fresh diced apple in the batter offers contrast in texture. It alsomakes the muffins extra moist. The apple spice flavor comes from the addition of rich creamy Musselman’s Apple Butter.

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Adding apple butter, instead of just adding spices to the muffins, also elevates the fine tender texture of these beauties.

Musselman’s Apple Butter is a great choice for this recipe because it’s silky and smooth with a deep luxurious flavor. Plus, now it’s made without high fructose corn syrup!

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Our Apple Spice Cornbread Muffins would make a wonderful addition to Thanksgiving Dinner, or any upcoming family meal.

They are so cozy and tempting, you might want to make a double batch. Apple Spice Cornbread Muffins will be the talk of the dinner table!

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Apple Spice Cornbread Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Apple Spice Cornbread Muffins - Easy corn muffin recipe with chunks of apples and fall spices. These soft rustic muffins are a great complement to any meal!

Servings: 18 muffins

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray with nonstick cooking spray standard muffins pans and set aside. Measure the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk well.

  • In a separate bowl whisk the milk, Musselman's Apple Butter, and eggs together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk well. Then stir in the melted butter.Add the diced apple to the mixture and stir well.

  • Use a scoop to fill the muffin pans two-thirds full. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until golden. Cool for 2-3 minutes in the pans, then flip out the muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 2muffins, Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 189mg, Potassium: 151mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 210IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Author: Sommer Collier

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  1. Mandy Reply

    I liked this recipe. Cornbread tends to be drier so we will see how they are tomorrow but they are just slightly sweet and the apple cubes add good moisture and texture to it. I think a little sprinkling of raw sugar on top before baking could also give a nice crispy top crust to it for more texture.

  2. Julie | Table for Two Reply

    These sound amazing! That subtle sweetness has got to be great!

  3. Emily @ Life on Food Reply

    I totally love this idea. We always put blueberries in our corn muffins but I can see the apple being amazing too. Cannot wait to try.

    • Sommer Reply

      Blueberries in cornbread… That sounds amazing!

  4. Fork on the Road Reply

    Somer,

    Oh, how I miss that color – the muted yellow of cornbread baked just so….

    These look perfect for Thanksgiving. And as luck would have it I’m headed back to Georgia (the land of cornmeal) for the holiday. Nice use of fall apples too.

    Thanks for sharing.

    -GK

  5. Kevin @ Closet Cooking Reply

    Love the sound of apple in cornbread!

  6. Heather Christo Reply

    These look wonderful! I love cornbread and with apples is so brilliant! YUM!

  7. lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Reply

    Love the addition of apple spice to cornbread! Definitely need to try!

  8. Jenny Flake Reply

    These look fantastic!

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FAQs

How do you make cornbread muffins not stick? ›

Be sure to grease the pan well with butter or cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking. If you skip this step they will stick even if you are using a nonstick pan. Don't overmix the batter. You need to gently fold the cornmeal into the batter at the end.

Why do my cornbread muffins stick to the pan? ›

The amount of fat in the muffin batter affects how easily the baked muffin can be removed from the pan. Lightly spray the bottom of each muffin cup with no-stick cooking spray or use paper or aluminum foil cup liners. Use aluminum foil cup liners. Spray the foil cup liners with no-stick cooking spray.

Why are my cornmeal muffins dry? ›

When you over-mix your cornmeal batter, you cause it to release more glutens which can break down the structure of the batter. This will result in a loose, crumbly cornbread that can be dry and brittle. When mixing the cornmeal batter get all the ingredients wet until they all are mixed up.

What to eat with corn muffin? ›

The best side dishes to serve with cornbread are deviled eggs, chicken stew, beef stew, pork schnitzel, shrimp stock, London broil, sausage and peppers, mushroom soup, chicken meatballs, chicken marsala, cream cheese, oven-fried chicken, beef curry, green salad, white chili chicken, cowboy soup, and Goulash.

What ingredient prevents muffins from falling apart? ›

How do you keep muffins from falling apart? It's gluten. See, to a baker, gluten holds the whole world together.

What can I use so my muffins don't stick? ›

Use a silicone muffin pan. No paper is needed, and the muffins slip out of the pan perfectly. If you use a metal pan, use paper liners that are made of parchment paper. More expensive than regular paper, but muffins don't stick to parchment.

How can I make my muffins more moist? ›

How to Make Homemade Muffins Moist: Our Top Tips
  1. Tips to Make Homemade Muffins Moist.
  2. Keep Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately.
  3. Add All Flavorings Last.
  4. Consider Paper Liners.
  5. Don't Overfill the Muffin Cups.
  6. Check the Temperature of Your Oven.
  7. Test if Muffins Are Fully Cooked.
  8. Top Your Muffins with Flavor.
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What ingredients keep cornbread from being dry? ›

Using brown butter gives more flavor, and we're removing that excess water, which will help in preventing gluten formation, maintaining a tender texture. And lastly, adding sugar, which is not traditional, adds a bit of sweetness. and also maintains moisture and tenderizes.

How do you keep cornbread muffins from falling apart? ›

Cornmeal gives cornbread its classic color and flavor, but too much can make your bread crumbly. Try replacing a little bit of cornmeal with flour. The specific measurements will depend on how much cornmeal and flour is in your recipe, but you should try to have more flour than cornmeal in your batter.

Is it healthy to eat a corn muffin? ›

Although it's relatively high in carbs and sodium, it contains several important nutrients, including phosphorus, selenium, and B vitamins. It's also versatile, easy to make, and can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

Is cornbread healthy? ›

Corn bread is a good source of several nutrients. Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, folic acid, folates and vitamins A, B-6 and B-12 are found in corn bread. Unfortunately, prepared mixes may also contain extra sodium, sugars and animal fats. It's much better for you if you make your own from scratch.

Is there a difference between corn bread and corn muffin mix? ›

Cornbread is a quick bread made with cornmeal that may or may not contain sugar and is usually baked in a skillet, pan, or into sticks. Corn muffins are baked in muffin tins and contain cornmeal and generous amounts of sugar; most are more cake-like in texture.

How to stop cornbread from sticking? ›

Preheat your pan

A hot, greasy skillet will prevent your cornbread from sticking and give your cornbread the right texture. You want your batter to start baking as soon as it hits the pan. Hear that sizzle? You WANT some sizzle here.

How to stop muffins from sticking? ›

The trick to preventing muffins from sticking to the muffin tins is to grease each muffin cup thoroughly. When it comes to greasing muffin tins, you have many options. All of them are easy, and which you choose will depend on the material of your pan and the ingredients you have on hand or wish to use.

How do you keep muffins from getting sticky? ›

The first and easiest surefire way to prevent sticky tops on your baked goods is to ensure that they are completely cooled before closing them in an airtight container. When a baked item “cools down”, during this process there is an amount of moisture, or water, that is being released into the surrounding air.

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