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Rhubarb and Pecan Muffins

A single, freshly baked Rhubarb and Pecan Muffin topped with coarse sugar, sitting on a small white plate.
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Bake moist, bakery-style muffins featuring the tartness of fresh rhubarb balanced with the crunch of toasted pecans. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a satisfying from-scratch breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just moistened. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb and pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the tops of the muffins.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, toss the chopped rhubarb with 1 tablespoon of the measured sugar before adding it to the batter. This helps draw out some moisture.
  • You can toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes before chopping to deepen their flavor.
  • If you prefer a sweeter muffin, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

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