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Piece of life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall season means it’s time for apple picking. This family activity is a favorite in Quebec, and we wouldn’t miss it for the world. It’s a chance to spend the day in nature, spend time together as a family and enjoy the delicious local apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of orchards close to Montreal, and everyone will find something to his liking. From large-scale productions offering activities and games for children, to smaller ones focused on apple picking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We usually go to the Joannette orchard<\/a>. We particularly like it for its authenticity and organic produce. While you’re there, you might also like to pick up a few squashes at the Centre d’interpr\u00e9tation de la courge<\/a>, and taste the tasty food and delicious cider at cidrerie Lacroix<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About these apple muffins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple muffins are a seasonal classic. With Quebec orchards filled with apples as early as late August, it would be a shame not to take advantage of this local fruit to prepare tasty snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The apples<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apples are a particularly popular fruit for baking. The famous apple tart and the tarte tatin are timeless classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apples can be used in many different textures in desserts: whole fruit, diced, sliced, compote\u2026 There are plenty of options for incorporating them into our desserts. For these muffins, I opted for diced dried apples [but you could just as easily use fresh fruit].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful, however, as not all apple varieties behave in the same way when baked, not to mention having different tastes. To help you choose the variety best suited to your recipe, take a look at the La pomme du Qu\u00e9bec website, where you’ll find lots of information [as well as orchard addresses].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almond butter<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The choice of almond butter for these muffins was made based on 2 considerations: 1\/ I had a jar to use 2\/ the almond-apple pairing always works well. It’s as simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The almond butter can be replaced by another fat, be it another nut butter, oil or butter. The final texture, however, will be different depending on the choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips and tricks<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have slivered almonds, sprinkle them over the top of your muffins before baking. This will add crunch and texture to your muffins. I didn’t have any left, but if I had, I’d definitely have added some.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Apple muffins<\/h2>\n
Delicious and simple apple muffins that taste just like fall in Quebec.<\/span><\/div>\n
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