Description
Delicious and moist Apple Butter Muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a snack. These spiced muffins are filled with warm fall flavors and topped with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or streusel
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, apple butter, and sour cream, mixing well.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Top with coarse sugar or streusel if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra treat, drizzle with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
