These Blueberry Apple Butter Muffins are tender, fruity, and perfectly sweet with a hint of warm apple butter in every bite. They make a great breakfast or afternoon treat that's both wholesome and satisfying.
This recipe brings together juicy blueberries and cozy apple butter for a soft, bakery-style muffin that feels homemade through and through. It's a simple, one bowl recipe that reminds me of the muffins my mom used to make on chilly fall mornings.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Perfectly moist: the apple butter adds richenss and keeps the muffins soft for days.
Naturally sweet: a mix of blueberries and apple butter gives just the right amount of sweetness without being heavy.
Quick and easy: simple pantry ingredients come together in under 10 minutes before baking.
Key Ingredients for Blueberry Apple Butter Muffins
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Apple butter: adds moisture and warm apple spice flavor that makes these muffins stand out.
- Blueberries: bursts of fruity sweetness that pair beautifully with apple butter.
- White whole wheat flour: gives a heartier texture with extra fiber while keeping the crumb light.
- Bread flour: adds structure and helps the muffins rise tall and fluffy.
- Vegetable oil: keeps the muffins tender and soft without any butter.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Use unsweetened applesauce instead of apple butter for a lighter flavor.
- Swap oat milk or almond milk for cow's milk if preferred.
- Try coconut oil in place of vegetable oil for a subtle hint of coconut.
Blueberry Apple Butter Muffin Variations
- Cinnamon Streusel Top: sprinkle a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
- Lemon Twist: add at easpoon of lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
- Nutty Crunch: stir in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
Tips for the Best Blueberry Muffins
- Don't overmix: stir until just combined to keep the texture light and tender.
- Toss blueberries in flour: this keeps them from sinking to the bottom.
- Use fresh apple butter: homemade or store-bought apple butter with real spice flavor works best.
How to Store and Reheat
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at roo temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm a muffin in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Serve With...
Enjoy these Blueberry Apple Butter Muffins with a cup of coffee and a side of caramel apple butter for spreading. They also pair nicely with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter and Salted Maple Butter.
More Muffin Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy these muffins, try my Mango Cardamom Muffins, Rum Raisin Muffins, Pistachio Cherry Muffins, and Cranberry Coconut Muffins.
When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Apple Butter Muffins
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup apple butter
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup reduced-fat milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In large measuring cup measure out almond milk and canola oil. Add vanilla extract and apple butter. Whisk lightly to blend.
- Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir gently until no longer dry. Fold in blueberries.
- Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes and then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
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Linda says
So you don't miss the egg? They look delicious!
Shelby says
Thanks everyone! 🙂
Gera@SweetsFoodsBlog says
Incredible muffins in colors and texture!! Need a dozen please 🙂
Cheers,
Gera
Mags @ the Other Side of 50 says
You know I'm a muffin junkie too. These look delicious Shelby.
Good luck with your move. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you hon.
Jamie says
Really looks good Shelby! I may have to check out this vegan baking you've been doing. Good luck with everything and can't wait to hear about your adventures in your new city.
Cheryl says
Ohh I love muffins of any kind!
Cristine says
I love apple butter and adding blueberries is genius! Looks good!
Hope you like the pumpkin cookies!
Fallon says
I'm also a big blueberry muffin fan! These sound delicious.
I'm going to have to check out those eggless pumpkin cookies. Those sound really good.
bellini valli says
These muffins meet all the requirements of quick, easy and delicious fare Shelby. Good luck wqith move. The fun part, really and truly, is organizing the kitchen and finding a place for everything:D
Pegasuslegend says
welcome back looks great! gotcha stumbled too~
Donna-FFW says
Sounds like a perfect transitional muffin.. great flavors, fantastic combination!!
Jamie says
Muffins are really one of life's simple great pleasures and these look so perfect, dense and moist and flavorful even without the sweet tang of the berries! Great recipe!