Description
These Rhubarb Muffins are tender, slightly tangy, and perfectly sweet, with a bit of tartness from the rhubarb that adds a unique twist to the classic muffin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Add Rhubarb:
- Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fill Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired, for a little extra crunch.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you’re using frozen rhubarb, make sure to thaw and drain it first to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg