Sound a little weird? Well… they aren’t. Though this recipe uses lavender for flavoring instead of the traditional cinnamon and vanilla, the lavender flavor in these muffins is wonderfully light and subtle– not at all overpowering. It gives these muffins a lovely, unusual flavor… slightly floral, but just enough to make them interesting. This is a great recipe for girls-only brunches, where eating things like lavender seems wonderfully girlie and fun. My hubby wasn’t crazy about these, so I’m not sure it’s a great recipe for guys.

Slightly Unusual –but Totally Good– Apple Lavender Muffins

Recipe makes 12 muffins.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. milk
1 tbsp. dried or fresh lavender flowers
1/4 C. butter, melted and cooled
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
1 lg. baking apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 C.)

Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Grease muffin pans or line with muffin papers.

3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

4. In a smaller bowl, mix milk, lavender, butter, oil, and egg.

5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and add milk mixture. Stir just til combined– don’t overmix.

6. Fold in diced apple.

7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.

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