Name: Apple Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup sorghum flour; 1/2 cup corn starch; 1/2 cup tapioca flour; 2 teaspoon guar gum; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 2 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 stick unsalted organic butter at room temperature; 2 large organic eggs, beaten; 1 can (15-ounces) solid unsweetened organic pumpkin; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 golden delicious apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

Apple Pumpkin Muffins

By: Chef Karen Morgan, author of Blackbird Bakery Gluten Free

This muffin recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving morning! Apple Pumpkin Muffins are a great way to start the day and are full of fall flavors. You'll want to make them all year round.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

As editors for a recipe website, we are excited to share with you the top 5 reasons why you should make our Apple Pumpkin Muffins recipe:

1. Perfect for Thanksgiving morning: These delicious muffins are the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving day festivities. The combination of apple and pumpkin flavors will have your family and friends coming back for more!

2. Full of fall flavors: The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in these muffins will instantly transport you to a cozy autumn day. The addition of apple and pumpkin make these muffins taste like fall in every bite.

3. Great way to start the day: These muffins are a great way to start your day on a sweet note. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious breakfast treat that will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to tackle whatever the day brings.

4. Versatile for all year round: While these muffins are perfect for Thanksgiving morning, they are also great to enjoy all year round. Whether you are craving a taste of fall in the middle of summer or looking for a comforting treat in the winter, these muffins are sure to hit the spot.

5. Easy to make: This recipe is simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have these Apple Pumpkin Muffins baking in the oven in no time. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup tapioca flour
2 teaspoons guar gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 stick unsalted organic butter at room temperature
2 large organic eggs, beaten
1 can (15-ounces) solid unsweetened organic pumpkin
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 golden delicious apple, peeled, cored and finely diced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line muffin cups with paper liners.
In a medium bowl combine all the dry ingredients, including the sugar and spices and stir with whisk to blend.
Cream the butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft.
Add the dry ingredients all at once and mix on low for 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, pumpkin and vanilla - mix on medium-high until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times. Stir in the apple.
Using an ice-cream scoop, fill the prepared muffin cups three fourths full with batter and bake for 25 minutes or until cracked on top and browned on the edges. A wooden skewer inserted into one of the muffins will come out clean.
Recommendation: Use all organic when possible - organic butter, eggs and organic pumpkin mix (it is less watery than regular pumpkin mix).