Apple Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 large apples, chopped
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
2. 2
   Place apples and water in a pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until softened.
3. 3
   Drain and transfer apples to a food processor; puree until smooth. Set aside.
4. 4
   Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add apple puree and vanilla; beat until smooth.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined.
6. 6
   Spoon into muffin cups. Bake until tops are springy to the touch, 15 to 18 minutes.