Apple-Pecan Mug Muffins

🥘 Ingredients

• apple (into ½-inch pieces)
  1 unit
• apricot jam
  1 tbsp
• baking powder
  1 tsp
• cinnamon
  ½ tsp
• cream cheese
  2 oz
• crème fraîche
  ¼ cup
• dried cranberries
  2 tbsp
• maple syrup
  2 tbsp
• pecans
  2 tbsp
• red grapes
  ½ cup
• salt
  ¼ tsp
• sour cream
  2 tbsp
• sugar
  1 tbsp
• tempura batter mix
  ½ cup
• water
  ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 1

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

   cream cheese: 2 oz
2. 2

   Dice half the apple ; thinly slice remaining apple. Halve red grapes .

   apple: 1 unit (into ½-inch pieces), red grapes: ½ cup
3. 3

   In a large bowl , whisk together crème fraîche and water until mostly smooth.

   crème fraîche: ¼ cup, water: ¼ cup
4. 4

   Add in tempura batter mix , baking powder , cinnamon , diced apple, pecans , half the maple syrup , sugar , and salt . Whisk until thoroughly combined ⏱️ 1 minutes to ⏱️ 2 minutes .

   tempura batter mix: ½ cup, baking powder: 1 tsp, cinnamon: ½ tsp, pecans: 2 tbsp, maple syrup: 2 tbsp, sugar: 1 tbsp, salt: ¼ tsp
5. 5

   Coat two microwave-safe mugs with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly pour batter into mugs.
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.
7. 7

   Wash and dry bowl and whisk.
8. 8

   While muffins cook, in 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 tbsp, apricot jam: 1 tbsp
9. 9

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

   sour cream: 2 tbsp
10. 10

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

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