Apple and dulce de leche muffins

Makes 12 muffins

For the apple muffins

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) wheat flour
• 1 cup (250 mL) regular oatmeal
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground Jamaican pepper
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 apples, cored, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the dulce de leche ganache

• 1 can (215 g) Chocolats Favoris Dulce de leche fondue
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) 35% cream

For apple muffins

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (170°C). Line the cavities of a muffin tin with paper boxes.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (from all-purpose flour to ground clove).
3. In a second bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until there are only a few traces of flour left. Add the apples and pecans and stir to incorporate.
5. Divide the mixture between the cups. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool completely.

For leche dulce ganache

1. While the muffins are cooling, melt the Dulce de leche fondue Chocolats Favoris according to the instructions on the package. Transfer the melted chocolate to a bowl and whisk in the cream. Refrigerate to cool completely.
2. Garnish the muffins with leche ganache dulce and enjoy.