In her latest recipe, Meera Sodha presents rollercoaster apple muffins—a baked treat that lives up to its playful name. These muffins combine tart apple chunks with a swirl of spiced sugar, creating peaks of sweetness that evoke the ups and downs of a theme park ride.
“The joy is in the contrast: the soft, tender crumb against the crackly, cinnamon-sugar top, and the pockets of fruit that surprise you with every bite,” Sodha explains.
The recipe is designed for home bakers looking for a straightforward yet impressive bake. Ingredients include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and fresh apples, with a cinnamon-spice mix for the signature roll. The method involves folding diced apples into a simple batter, then layering the mixture with a spiced sugar blend before baking.
Sodha notes that the muffins are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, but they also keep well for a couple of days—if they last that long. She encourages bakers to experiment with different apple varieties for varied textures and tartness.