Easy Apple Butter Muffins
These Apple Butter Muffins are cozy, quick, and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Use good, fresh flour for best texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps them rise nicely.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Reacts with the apple butter to give lift.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Classic flavor, don’t skimp.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances all flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apple butter The star ingredient for concentrated flavor.
- 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar gives a lightly caramelized top.
- 1/4 cup milk Any milk works; loosens the batter.
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil Keeps muffins moist.
- 1 large egg Gives lift and structure.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together apple butter, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They freeze well; wrap individually in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
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