Apple Butter Muffins are flavored with apple butter and fall spices. So much flavor in these easy to make fall muffins.

 
A full cup of apple butter not only adds flavor but also moistness to these muffins. You can use homemade apple butter or store-bought apple butter. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are also added to this batter. With all these spices, the aromas coming from the oven are amazing. A combination of applesauce and vegetable oil helps keep these muffins insanely moist.
Whether for breakfast or a snack, these Apple Butter Muffins are the perfect wayt to enjoy apple butter.
I greatly prefer the flavor of apple butter to applesauce. It is slow cooked for a long time to really intensify the flavors. Plus it has lots of delicious cinnamon in it.  While apple butter is typically spread on toast, it is also a great ingredient in recipes.
 
Apple Butter Muffin Recipe Tips:
I love to slather these muffins with butter but they taste great as is. Cream cheese spread is also good on them.
Be sure to measure the flour correctly. I fluff the flour up a little with a spoon and then scoop it into a measuring cup. Run the back of a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level it off.
How To Store and Freeze These Muffins:
This recipe makes 18 muffins so you will likely have extra. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If desired, warm in the microwave for 8 to 10 seconds.
To freeze them, individually wrap them in plastic wrap once they have cooled c...