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Strawberry Basil Rhubarb Muffins

Moist & delicious Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins with Sweet Basil Glaze. These muffins are packed with fresh fruit and finished with a hint of basil. Perfect for summer!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 heaping cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 heaping cup chopped rhubarb
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons basil simple syrup recipe in notes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare two 12-cup muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the sour cream, milk, eggs and vanilla together in a separate bowl.
  • Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine. Add the melted butter and stir well.
  • Fold in strawberries and rhubarb.
  • Fill each muffin cup ¾ full. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack. Shortly before serving, top with glaze.
  • Prepare glaze by combining powdered sugar and basil syrup in a small bowl; drizzle over muffins as desired.

Notes

Basil Simple Syrup:
  • Bring equal parts sugar and water to a boil
  • Remove from heat and add equal part fresh basil leaves.
  • Cover and let stand to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g