Homemade muffins made with apple butter are a cozy, spiced treat that perfectly capture the flavors of fall.

Turn leftover apple butter into moist, flavorful apple butter muffins that are both frugal and delicious. It’s an easy way to add a seasonal touch to your fall baking.

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As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, I can’t help but get excited about fall baking.

There’s something so comforting about the warm, inviting flavors of apples, pears, and pumpkins filling my kitchen.

Every year, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of this season, not just for the cooler weather and vibrant colors, but for the chance to dive into my favorite fall recipes.

One of my absolute must-makes is apple butter muffins, which capture the essence of autumn in every bite.

There’s a certain magic in the rich, spiced flavor of these homemade muffins. It’s like a warm hug on a chilly morning, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

The way the apple butter blends into the batter creates a muffin that’s moist, tender, and bursting with that sweet, spiced goodness that only apple butter can bring.

More Fall Muffins You’ll Love:

• Pear Muffins with Streusel Topping
• Pumpkin Banana Muffins
• Cranberry Orange Muffins with Pecans
• Bisquick Applesauce Muffins
• Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins
• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

What to Do with Leftover Apple Butter

Fresh apples are always abundant this time of year, and I always look forward to making a big batch of Instant Pot apple butter or slow cooker apple butter.

If you ever find yourself with leftover apple butter, don’t worry—there are so many ways to use it!

Of course, it’s delicious on its own, but it also makes a fantastic topping for pancakes or waffles.

It can be swirled into yogurt, or even as a glaze for roasted meats.

But what I love most is how it transforms simple baked goods into something special.

These apple butter muffins are a prime example of that magic—where a spoonful of apple butter elevates a humble muffin into the perfect autumnal treat.

You can also make an apple butter bundt cake, apple butter snickerdoodles, or apple butter bread!

How to Make this Easy Recipe for Apple Butter Muffins

It’s really easy to make these simple muffins!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Vegetable Oil
• Granulated Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Sour Cream
• Apple Butter
• All-Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Nutmeg

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Mix the wet ingredients. First, you’ll beat the vegetable oil, sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.

Mix in the eggs and vanilla until just incorporated.

Add the dry ingredients. Next, you’ll add apple butter and sour cream, followed by flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.

With the mixer on low speed, mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the batter.

Bake the muffins. Last, you’ll divide the batter between the wells of the muffin pans, filing each about 1/2-2/3 full. I use a cookie scoop to portion the batter.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Notes and Adaptations:

• Leftover muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the muffins, if preferred! Simply wrap each cooled muffin with plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe container.

Be sure to save this recipe to your muffins board on Pinterest!