Apple Cheese Muffins with Thyme
These savoury apple cheese muffins with thyme are quick and easy to make. The sharp cheddar cheese and crisp apple work well together with the fragrant herb thyme. Excellent for brunch, lunch or a tasty snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 75 g fine polenta (cornmeal)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 apple peeled and chopped into small chunks
- 75 g cheddar cheese grated
- 1 free range egg lightly beaten
- 200 ml whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
To decorate
- 2 tablespoon cheddar cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Lightly grease the cups of a muffin tray with cooking oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, sift in the flour, polenta, baking powder, salt and bicarb of soda. Stir in the apple chunks, cheese and thyme.
- In a small bowl, lightly whisk together the egg, milk and mustard.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups ¾ full. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the muffins have risen and turned a light golden colour. Sprinkle the top with the remaining thyme leaves onto the melted cheese.
- Allow to cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 141mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.7mg