Rhubarb Muffins

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Calories

    232 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Rhubarb Muffins

This easy Rhubarb Muffins recipe features tender, moist muffins flavored with vanilla, orange zest, and melty pockets of baked, tart rhubarb. The crispy, buttery crumb topping makes them a favorite breakfast and brunch treat!

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Ingredients

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Crumb Topping

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, gently melted

Rhubarb Muffins

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons very lightly packed fresh orange zest (do not press to compact)
  • cup unsalted butter, gently melted
  • 1 large egg
  • cup buttermilk (do not substitute a homemade version)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • cups chopped (½" slices) fresh rhubarb
  • ¼ cup small-diced (¼" pieces) fresh rhubarb
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners.

Crumb Topping

  1. Create the crumb topping first. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and mix with fork until crumbs form. Place bowl in fridge to chill while you make the muffin batter.

Rhubarb Muffins

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. It's ok if it looks curdled/lumpy.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir just to bring the batter together - do not overmix. It will be somewhat thick and lumpy.
  4. Fold in 1½ cups chopped (½" pieces) rhubarb, just enough to evenly distribute the rhubarb throughout the batter.
  5. Use a large 3-tablespoon scoop to portion batter evenly between the 12 lined muffin cups. If needed, fold the batter partway through, to redistribute rhubarb evenly throughout the batter again.
  6. Sprinkle tops of muffin batter with ¼ cup small-diced (¼" pieces) rhubarb pieces, and press them in very slightly.
  7. Remove crumb topping from fridge and use your fingers to break up any large pieces while sprinkling the topping evenly over the muffin batter.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown. A toothpick should come out clean from the center of the muffins, and muffins should spring back when you gently press the top center of a muffin with your fingertip.
  9. Remove muffin pan from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Then remove muffins from the pan and let cool on a baking rack. Enjoy warm right away or let them cool first - just know that the crumb topping will have the best crispy texture on the day they're made.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 166mg (7%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 313IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 313IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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