Apple Marzipan Muffins Recipes

STAY-MOIST APPLE MUFFINS!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
• Brush a 12 hole, standard muffin tin with melted butter, or line with paper cases. (Note 3)
• Place butter and brown sugar in a bowl, whisk to combine.
• Add milk, then egg and vinegar. Whisk to combine.
• Scatter flour across batter surface, followed by baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk 10 times until the flour is incorporated - some lumps is fine.
• Stir through apple -minimum stirs just to disperse.
• Scoop batter into muffin tin - I use an ice cream scoop - filling it all the way to the top. If using a scooper, leave it the slight ball shape (see video) - don't smooth the top. You should get 12 (see Note 3).
• Sprinkle with sugar (if using - makes surface slightly crispy), place muffins in the oven.
• Immediately turn down to 180C/350F.
• Bake for 20 minutes (standard) or 18 minutes (fan / convection) , or until a skewer comes out clean.
• Rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool.
• Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container - it will stay moist for up to 5 days. These also freeze very well.

APPLE MARZIPAN PUFF PASTRY TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Roll puff pastry out into a 14- to 15-inch circle on a floured surface. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Place marzipan between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and roll into a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Remove plastic wrap and place marzipan in the center of the puff pastry.
• Toss apples, cornstarch, butter, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Add brown sugar and toss quickly.
• Arrange the apple slices in concentric circles onto the marzipan, leaving about 3 inches of pastry free at the edges. Pile the apple filling high up in layers and add all the dry bits remaining in the bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.
• Fold edges of the puff pastry up around the filling, leaving center open and pinching the edges where it overlaps. Press pastry gently around the filling to squeeze out any excess air in between. Brush a little egg around the top.
• Place in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until puff pastry is golden brown and apples are fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes.