Description
Delight in these Apple Butter Muffins, a perfect treat for fall mornings or anytime you crave a cozy, spiced delight. Moist and flavorful, these muffins are simple to make and bursting with apple goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (any type)
Optional Topping:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix sugars and oil, then add eggs, apple butter, vanilla, and milk.
- Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups, top with nuts if desired, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the muffins sit overnight.
- Substitute milk with applesauce for a more intense apple taste or for a dairy-free option.
- Leftover muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
