Chai Spiced Apple Butter Muffin Bread

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp chai spice* (or see homemade blend below)

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup apple butter

• ½ cup melted butter (or oil)

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Muffin Topping

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp melted butter

Optional Mix-Ins

• ½ cup chopped pecans

• ½ cup diced apples (small pieces)

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Instructions

1. Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

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2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Sugar

• Baking soda

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Chai spice

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3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine:

• Eggs

• Apple butter

• Melted butter

• Milk

• Vanilla

Whisk until smooth.

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4. Combine

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
Fold in pecans or diced apples if using.
Do not overmix—keep it muffin-style.

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5. Add Topping

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Spoon or drizzle over the top of the batter.
Use a knife to lightly swirl it in.

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6. Bake

Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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Homemade Chai Spice (makes 1 tbsp)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ginger

• ½ tsp cardamom

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp allspice

• ¼ tsp cloves