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Apple Bran Muffins With Apple Butter Recipe

A delightful twist on classic bran muffins! These Apple Bran Muffins with Apple Butter Swirl combine the sweetness of apples with the rich, warm flavor of apple butter for a truly irresistible treat. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack. Enjoy the comforting taste of homemade muffins bursting with juicy apple chunks and a delightful swirl of creamy apple butter. You can easily customize them with your favorite nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 292.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Apple Bran Muffins With Apple Butter 87

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Bran Muffins With Apple Butter

  • 1 1/2 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups Wheat Bran
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 large Granny Smith Apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Apple Bran Muffins With Apple Butter

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, bran, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, applesauce, apple butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples.
  6. Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

9g

Carbs

17g

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