Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Butter Swirl Muffins that will elevate your mornings. These moist and tender muffins are swirled with rich apple butter and infused with aromatic cinnamon, creating an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Easy to prepare, they make a delightful addition to family gatherings or a cozy morning routine. Customize them by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor. Warm them up before serving, and enjoy with coffee or a side of fresh fruit for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 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
- For the swirl: 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup flour
- cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and apple butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Prepare the swirl topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter; add swirl topping and gently mix with a toothpick.
- Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg