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Rhubarb muffins recipe

Delicious Rhubarb Muffins Recipe You’ll Crave Daily

This rhubarb muffins recipe combines tart rhubarb with sweet ingredients for a delightful treat that's easy to make and loved by all.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • 1 cup Butter melted but not too hot
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour creates the perfect structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps muffins rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder adds extra lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1/3 cup Honey natural sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sugar balances tartness of rhubarb
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional, adds flavor
  • 1 cup Sour cream keeps muffins moist
  • 2 cups Finely chopped rhubarb ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts optional, walnuts or pecans

Instructions
 

How to Make Rhubarb Muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin with butter or spray oil.
  • Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk together the wet ingredients: honey, sugar, egg, sour cream, and melted butter.
  • Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Fold in the chopped rhubarb and optional nuts.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Cool the muffins on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for added sweetness.
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