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Apple Butter Swirl Muffins That Will Elevate Your Mornings

Apple Butter Swirl Muffins That Will Elevate Your Mornings

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Apple Butter Swirl Muffins are a delightful way to elevate your mornings with their warm, comforting flavors and enticing aromas. These muffins are infused with rich apple butter and sprinkled with warm spices, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch gatherings. Perfectly moist and versatile, they can also be enjoyed as a quick snack or paired with your favorite morning beverage. Easy to make and customizable, these muffins are a fantastic option for anyone looking to add a touch of sweetness to their day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional nutmeg for added flavor)
  • 1 cup milk (any type works)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure for best taste)
  • 0.5 cup apple butter (homemade versions are great)
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 0.25 cup cold butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. For the apple butter swirl, mix apple butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a separate bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a spoonful of the apple butter mixture on top, then fill with more batter and swirl lightly.
  7. Bake for about 22 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before serving.

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