Description
These Peanut Butter Guava Muffins are a delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter and sweet guava preserves, baked to golden perfection. Soft and moist with a tender crumb, each muffin is crowned with crunchy roasted peanuts for an added texture contrast. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, these muffins combine unique tropical flavors with classic baking ingredients for a deliciously satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 2/3 cup guava preserves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each cup with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, melted and cooled unsalted butter, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base.
- Add Eggs and Flavors: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and to ensure tender muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups with Batter and Guava Preserves: Spoon batter halfway into each muffin cup, then place approximately one teaspoon of guava preserves into the center of each.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Cover the guava preserves completely by spooning the remaining muffin batter on top in each cup.
- Add Roasted Peanuts: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the top of each muffin for added crunch and flavor, if desired.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge of a muffin comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter is cooled before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to keep the muffins light and tender.
- Substitute whole milk with any milk of choice for dietary preferences or restrictions.
- To make the muffins extra moist, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the wet ingredients.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
