Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of these soft and tender Cornbread Muffins, a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Bursting with flavors from buttermilk, honey, and applesauce, each muffin offers a subtly sweet taste that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or grilled chicken dishes. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy snack at home, these muffins are sure to impress and satisfy your cravings. With their quick baking time and simple preparation steps, they are an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, honey, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
- Add egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Scoop batter into the greased muffin pan.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg