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Rhubarb Muffins with Crumb Topping

Rhubarb Muffins with Crumb Topping

Tender and moist rhubarb muffins topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. A perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Muffins
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb chopped
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the muffins.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter in each cup.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure your rhubarb is chopped into small, bite-sized pieces for even distribution. For a crispier topping, you can slightly increase the butter amount. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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