Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Butter Swirl Muffins that will elevate your mornings. These delectable muffins feature a unique apple butter swirl, infusing each bite with rich sweetness and delightful spices. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. Pair them with coffee or enjoy as a sweet snack any time of day. With their moist texture and customizable options, these muffins are a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional nutmeg)
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup apple butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for the swirl)
- 0.5 cup flour (for the swirl)
- cold butter (for the swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or using paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and apple butter; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the swirl: Combine brown sugar, flour, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a layer of swirl mixture on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until golden brown; cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 29mg