Apple Butter Swirl Muffins
Apple Butter Swirl Muffins are a delightful way to start your day, combining sweet apple butter and warm spices for a breakfast treat that’s both comforting and satisfying. These muffins are easy to make, perfect for busy mornings or cozy family brunches. The rich flavors of apple butter paired with a cinnamon swirl create a mouthwatering experience that will elevate your mornings. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as part of a breakfast spread, these muffins are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 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
- 0.25 cup cold butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In one bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract before adding apple butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- For the swirl mixture, combine brown sugar, flour, cold butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and top with swirl mixture.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg