Save A delightful fusion of sweet apples, sharp cheddar, and a hint of bourbon, baked into tender biscuit muffin pops and glazed with maple syrup. Perfect for brunch or as a fun appetizer.
The first time I made these muffin pops, my friends were amazed by the combination of apple and cheddar with a touch of bourbon. They vanished from the brunch table in minutes, and everyone wanted the recipe after their first pop.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Fine sea salt: 1/2 tsp + pinch for glaze
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, cold and cubed
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup, cold
- Egg: 1 large, lightly beaten
- Bourbon: 2 tbsp for batter + 1 tbsp for glaze (optional)
- Pure maple syrup: 2 tbsp for batter + 3 tbsp for glaze
- Apple: 1 medium, peeled, cored, finely diced
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 1 cup, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare pan:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with papers.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in butter:
- Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, bourbon, and maple syrup.
- Mix batter:
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Add-ins:
- Fold in apple and cheddar cheese.
- Shape muffins:
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Insert a lollipop stick into the center of each muffin pop, halfway in.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make glaze:
- While baking, mix maple syrup, bourbon, and pinch of salt for glaze.
- Finish pops:
- Cool muffins slightly then drizzle or brush with the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save When my family tried these biscuit muffin pops together, it turned into a playful brunch moment with everyone grabbing their favorite flavor twist and even dipping extra maple syrup.
Required Tools
Muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, pastry blender or fork, cookie scoop, cooling rack, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter, buttermilk, cheese), and egg. Contains alcohol (bourbon); omit for alcohol-free version. Check all labels if you have specific allergies.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 220, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Serve these muffin pops fresh for the best taste. Enjoy experimenting with cheese or dipping in extra maple syrup.