Sticky Rhubarb Muffins

Get ready to fall in love with these Sticky Rhubarb Muffins, a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness wrapped in a tender, golden-brown crumb. Perfectly moist and loaded with fresh diced rhubarb, these muffins are topped with a luscious brown sugar-honey glaze that caramelizes as they bake, creating their signature sticky finish. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy muffin recipe is ideal for brunch, snack time, or a grab-and-go breakfast treat. These seasonal delights are a fantastic way to showcase rhubarb’s unique flavor, while the simple ingredients and straightforward steps ensure that bakers of all levels can enjoy success. Serve them warm with an extra drizzle of glaze for a decadent touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Fresh rhubarb, diced
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Gently fold in the diced rhubarb, ensuring the pieces are distributed evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 7

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir occasionally until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Drizzle about a teaspoon of the sticky glaze over the top of each muffin before baking.

Step 9

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optional: For extra stickiness, drizzle additional glaze over the muffins once they are slightly cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3214.2

Total Fat 149.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 745.3mg	0%
Sodium 2337.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 439.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 267.2g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 578.4mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1375.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 53.6%