Apple-Pecan Mug Muffins

🥘 Ingredients

• apple
  2 unit
• apricot jam
  2 unit
• baking powder
  1 tbsp
• cinnamon
  2 tsp
• cream cheese
  4 tbsp
• creme fraiche
  4 tbsp
• dried cranberries
  2 oz
• maple syrup
  1/2 c
• nonstick cooking spray
• pecans
  1 oz
• red grapes
  4.5 oz
• salt
  ¼ teaspoon
• sour cream
  3 tbsp
• sugar
  2 tbsp
• tempura batter mix
  164 g
• toothpick
• water
  ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• microwave-safe mugs
• large bowl
• whisk
• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 1

   Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Wash and dry produce.

   cream cheese: 4 tbsp
2. 2

   Dice half the apple into ½-inch pieces; thinly slice remaining apple. Halve red grapes .

   apple: 2 unit, red grapes: 4.5 oz
3. 3

   In a large bowl , whisk together creme fraiche and water (½ cup for 4 servings) until mostly smooth.

   creme fraiche: 4 tbsp, water: ¼ cup
4. 4

   Add in tempura batter mix , baking powder , cinnamon , diced apple, pecans , half the maple syrup , 1 TBSP sugar , and ¼ tsp salt (2 TBSP sugar and ½ tsp salt for 4 servings). Whisk until thoroughly combined, 1-2 minutes.

   tempura batter mix: 164 g, baking powder: 1 tbsp, cinnamon: 2 tsp, pecans: 1 oz, maple syrup: 1/2 c, sugar: 2 tbsp, salt: ¼ teaspoon
5. 5

   Coat two microwave-safe mugs with nonstick cooking spray (four mugs for 4 servings). Evenly pour batter into mugs.

   nonstick cooking spray
6. 6

   Microwave until batter is no longer wet, ⏱️ 2 minutes . Continue microwaving in ⏱️ 30 seconds intervals until mug muffins are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   toothpick
7. 7

   Wash and dry large bowl and whisk .
8. 8

   While muffins cook, in the large bowl used for batter, combine sliced apple, grapes, dried cranberries , and as much apricot jam as you like. Set aside until ready to serve.

   dried cranberries: 2 oz, apricot jam: 2 unit
9. 9

   In a small bowl , whisk together cream cheese, sour cream , and remaining maple syrup until smooth.

   sour cream: 3 tbsp
10. 10

    When mug muffins are done, let cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes .
11. 11

    Dollop each mug muffin with cream cheese frosting and serve with fruit salad on the side.