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Apple Butter Muffins Recipe

Apple Butter Muffins Recipe
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These apple butter muffins are the perfect treat for fall, made with luscious apple butter for extra moisture and flavor. This simple recipe requires just 10 common ingredients, making it a breeze to whip up anytime. Freezer-friendly, naturally dairy-free, and easily adaptable to a gluten-free diet, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups apple butter
  • 3/4 cup (161g) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (177ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Topping:

  • Coarse sugar for topping muffins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF: Line a regular-sized muffin pan with liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together apple butter, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Gently fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Chill Batter: Optionally, refrigerate the batter for 15 minutes for a more domed muffin.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each cup almost to the top with batter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  6. Bake: Bake at 425ºF for 7 minutes, then reduce heat to 350ºF and bake for another 12-13 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Allow muffins to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Optionally, drizzle with apple cider glaze.

Notes

  • For gluten-free muffins, use King Arthur’s Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour as a substitute.

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