low sugar apple upside-down muffins

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

softened unsalted butter, divided

small firm apples, such as Braeburn or Gala peeled and cut into small dice

1/2 cup

water

1/4 cup

finely chopped walnuts or pecans

1/4 cup

maple sugar or brown sugar

3/4 cup

white whole-wheat flour

1/3 cup

almond flour

1/4 cup

coconut flour

1/4 cup

quick cooking oats

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

eggs

1 cup

unsweetened applesauce

2 tbsp

plus 1 teaspoon organic canola oil or avocado oil

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup, dark or amber