Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Apple Rhubarb Muffins, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These muffins are a symphony of textures, with a moist, tender crumb and a delectable streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch. Each bite reveals a burst of juicy apples and tangy rhubarb, perfectly complemented by the sweet and crumbly streusel. These muffins are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a visual delight, with their golden-brown exterior and vibrant pops of red from the rhubarb. Whether you're looking for a sweet breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, these Apple Rhubarb Muffins are sure to hit the spot.
In this recipe article, we'll guide you through the process of creating these delectable muffins with three variations: a classic version, a gluten-free option, and a vegan version. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic recipe, catering to different dietary preferences and ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delightful treats. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure and create a batch of muffins that will leave your loved ones asking for more!
AUNT NORMA'S RHUBARB MUFFINS
These fabulous muffins have a crunchy sweet sugar topping and are great with no extra added butter or jam.
Provided by charliebabe
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with paper cups.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla and buttermilk with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix by hand just until blended. Stir in the rhubarb and walnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling almost to the top. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, white sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of this mixture on top of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
EASY RHUBARB MUFFINS
Since I collect muffin recipes as well as rhubarb recipes, this one was a real find! These muffins are good either for breakfast with butter or as a dessert topped with whipped cream.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 15 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine first five ingredients; mix well. Stir in flour, salt, rhubarb, baking soda, baking powder and nuts. Pour into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins and press lightly into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs, 15-18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
RHUBARB MUFFINS
Add these amazing muffins to your list of things to make with rhubarb. They are super light and fluffy and studded throughout with tangy bits of bright pink fruit. Before baking, the batter is sprinkled with a salty-sweet crumble, resulting in a hit of crunch with every bite. This recipe uses vegetable oil as opposed to butter, which helps keep the muffins moist for days!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the crumble topping: Add the brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon and salt to a medium bowl and use clean hands to mix the ingredients together until pea-size pieces form. Set aside.
- For the muffins: Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer (or using a stand mixer fitter with the paddle attachment) on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour in 3 parts, alternating with the milk in 2 parts, beginning and ending with the flour and beating until just incorporated. Fold in the rhubarb using a rubber spatula. Take care not to overmix the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, leaving at least 1/8 inch of space at the top. Sprinkle on the crumble mixture, distributing it evenly.
- Bake until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Le the muffins cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
BUTTERMILK RHUBARB MUFFINS
A cousin in Maine gave me this recipe. I take these slightly tart treats to meetings where lunch is being served and always come home with an empty plate. It's a good way to use up plentiful rhubarb.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 16 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
RHUBARB MUFFINS
It's rhubarb time! Evelyn Winchester of Hilton, New York has a sweet way to put this spring crop to use-her moist muffin recipe. "I had several rhubarb plants on our farm in Iowa," Evelyn explains. "Even though I moved east to be closer to my children and grandchildren, I still make these muffins. I even won a ribbon with them at the 4-H bake sale here."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat egg. Add brown sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine dry ingredients; stir into sugar mixture just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb and walnuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
APPLE-RHUBARB BREAD
Rhubarb is such a jewel that I freeze it to have all year. Here's how my mother used rhubarb - in an apple bread spiced with cinnamon. -Linda Tom, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples, rhubarb and walnuts., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in plastic wrap and foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh apples and rhubarb. Fresh fruits provide the best flavor and texture, and they are also more nutritious.
- Peel and dice the apples and rhubarb into small pieces. This will help them to cook evenly and quickly.
- Toss the apples and rhubarb with sugar and flour. This will help to prevent them from sticking together and will also help to thicken the muffin batter.
- Use a large bowl to mix the muffin batter. This will give you plenty of room to stir and mix the ingredients.
- Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing when they bake.
- Bake the muffins in a preheated oven. This will help them to rise evenly and quickly.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them to keep their shape.
Conclusion:
Apple rhubarb muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or snack. They are also a great way to use up fresh apples and rhubarb. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect apple rhubarb muffins every time.
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