Description
Buttermilk Rhubarb Muffins with Sugar Crumble are moist, tender muffins bursting with tart rhubarb and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crumble, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for crumble)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for crumble)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix white sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to create the crumble topping. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb, keeping the batter slightly lumpy.
- Fill muffin cups halfway to three-quarters full with batter.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and transfer muffins to a cooling rack before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- If using frozen rhubarb, thaw and drain well before adding.
- You can substitute buttermilk with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg