Autumn Muffins 1 egg 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup finely chopped, unpared tart 1/2 cup sugar apples (the peel adds bits of color) Beat egg slightly with a fork. Stir in the milk and oil. Sift together dry ingredients and add. Add apples, stirring ONLY until flour is moistened. The batter should be lumpy. DO NOT overmix. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 20–25 minutes in a pre-heated 400 degree oven or until tops are golden brown. Yeilds 12 medium muffins.
Peanut Butter Apple Dip 1 8oz pkg softened cream cheese 1 cup brown sugar, packed 3-4 apples, cut into wedges 1/4 cup milk 1 cup peanut butter In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar and milk. Mix well. Serve with apple slices – cored – not peels. Store in refridgerator.
Grilled Cheese & Apple Sandwich 8 slices 12-grain bread 6 ounces 2% cheddar, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tart apple, cored and thinly sliced 4 tsp honey mustard Spread 1 piece of bread with 1 teaspoon honey mustard; then layer 1/4 cup grated cheese, 4 apple slices and another heaping tablespoon of cheese. Top with another slice of bread; spritz with nonstick cooking spray. Heat in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich, cooking spray-side down, in pan and coat top slice of bread with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
As the summer nights cool and the sun goes down a little earlier, we pull out our sweaters and we start to think of all our favorite fall memories. Come by and visit the orchards with your family or stop by a roadside stand to stock up on your favorite childhood treat (at least the treat your mom would always let you have). Apples are the perfect on the go snack and can be used in hundreds of different recipes. And when you purchase from your Maryland farmers, you’re helping contribute to the local economy. To learn more, visit us at marylandapples.com.
Maryland apples are proud to be a part of the Maryland’s Best program hosted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. When you see this logo, you can guarantee the product is grown here locally in Maryland.