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Fruit Cocktail Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delicious fruit cocktail muffins combine a medley of sweet, juicy fruits with a moist, tender muffin base. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack, these muffins offer a burst of fruity flavor in each bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients and fresh fruit cocktail, they bake up fluffy and golden with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla for added warmth and aroma.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 1 can (15 oz) fruit cocktail, drained and chopped roughly (reserve some juice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly then add the applesauce, yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Add Fruit Cocktail: Carefully fold in the drained and chopped fruit cocktail, incorporating it evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Scoop Batter: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin evenly, filling each cup about two-thirds full to allow room to rise.
  7. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste and extra protein.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
  • Drain the fruit cocktail well to prevent muffins from becoming too soggy.
  • Add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture if desired.
  • Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/fruit-cocktail-muffins-recipe/