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Close-up side view of freshly baked apple butter muffins with a golden-brown top.
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Apple Butter Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delight in these moist, cinnamon-spiced muffins made with apple butter, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Wet ingredients

  • 1.5 cups apple butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • sanding sugar (for topping muffins)

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine apple butter, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a larger bowl.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  • Rest batter for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Fill muffin liners with batter, sprinkle with sanding sugar, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 7 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (180°C) and bake 13-19 minutes.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffins