Description
These Spiced Apple Butter Muffins are incredibly moist and flavorful, packed with the warm, comforting taste of apple butter and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and apple butter until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the muffins before baking.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cooled muffins in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g