Moist muffins with spiced apple cubes inside. 2 step process – pickle the apples overnight then make the muffin base. Makes 12.

Preparing the apples:

2 granny smith apples (the green apples), peeled and cut into small cubes

2 tbsp flour

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp non-dairy milk

1 cup brown sugar

a pinch of sea salt

1 tbsp cinnamon powder

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 5-8 hours.

Muffin base:

2/3 cup grapeseed oil

1 cup non-dairy milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp sea salt

½ tbsp cinnamon powder

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

2 and a half cups flour

Preheat oven to 175 C. Combine all dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda and powder, sugar, cinnamon powder) in a large bowl, make a hole in the middle of the mix and set aside. Mix all wet ingredients (oil, plant milk, vanilla) in another bowl. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mix and stir in one direction. Combine well to a brown batter.

Add the apple mixture and mix well (in the same stirring direction).

Spoon into muffin tins or cupcake paper. Take note to fill them at about two-thirds only. Bake at 175 C for 15-20 minutes, or till a toothpick comes out clean when pushed into the centre of the muffin. Transfer on a cooling rack and serve when completely cooled.