Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumb Muffins
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5
Peanut Butter and Jelly Crumb Muffins
Description
These muffins have a denser and richer texture than typical muffins, primarily due to the inclusion of a substantial amount of peanut butter, which adds moisture and thickness. The batter incorporates basic baking ingredients, including flour, baking soda, and spices like cinnamon, which complement the peanut butter and jelly pairing. The crumb topping, made from sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter, adds a crisp and flavorful contrast to the soft muffin body.
The muffins are constructed by quickly mixing the wet peanut butter and butter mixture with dry ingredients before gently incorporating strawberry preserves. Liners sprayed with nonstick spray help contain the crumbly batter and ease muffin removal after baking. This recipe leans on the nostalgic combination of peanut butter and jelly flavors with an added textural dimension from the streusel-like crumb topping.
These muffins are suitable for a substantial morning treat or afternoon snack and pair well with coffee or milk. Because of their richness, even a small muffin is filling. They can be stored and enjoyed over a few days or frozen for longer storage, although the crumb topping may soften slightly when thawed.
The muffins have a dense texture due to peanut butter; measure all ingredients before starting to speed mixing.Spraying muffin liners with nonstick spray helps hold the crumbly batter together and eases removal.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 12 ounces Strawberry Preserves
crumb topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Note: these muffins are going to be denser and richer than your normal “muffin” – but since peanut butter is a thick and rich ingredient, there isn’t much way around the loads of flavor unless you want to use a peanut butter extract. The key is to work quickly here before the peanut butter starts to firm up again, so I suggest measuring out all of your ingredients before starting.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter and peanut butter together in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stirring well. If the entire mixture is not melted, microwave in 15 second increments, stirring well after each, until it is. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside. Line a muffin tin with liners. Spray the liners with nonstick spray – this will help keep the thicker crumbly dough together. You actually don’t even need to use liners as long as you spray the tin well, let the muffins cool completely and gently lift them out with a spoon.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the butter and peanut butter, mixing until smooth – the batter will be slightly thick. Add in the dry ingredients and stir until almost combined (it will be very thick) then add in the milk and stir until a batter forms, trying not to overmix. Fill the liners 3/4 of the way full. Use an ice cream scoop or equal measure for each. Press a tablespoon or so of the strawberry preserves into the center of the batter, pushing it into the middle. It’s okay if it goes down the sides! Press the tops of each generously with the crumb topping. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Let cook before trying to remove the muffins if you did not use a liner – if you did use a liner, try to let them cool before peeling the liner off.
crumb topping
- To make the crumb topping, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, salt and melted butter until combined. Whisk for a a good minute or two until the sugar begins to dissolve, then use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour. The mixture will be crumb-like and dry. Almost like a sludge or paste. This is what you want!
Notes
- The muffins have a dense texture due to peanut butter; measure all ingredients before starting to speed mixing.
- Spraying muffin liners with nonstick spray helps hold the crumbly batter together and eases removal.
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Overall Rating
5
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