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Crispy Orange Glazed Rhubarb Muffins Easy Homemade Streusel Recipe

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These crispy orange glazed rhubarb muffins feature a tangy fruit burst, a buttery streusel topping, and a glossy citrus glaze, perfect for spring and summer mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Orange zest from 1 medium orange
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp (55g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Orange Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add 4 tbsp cold butter cubes and rub into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Stir in nuts if using. Chill in fridge.
  3. Mix dry muffin ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and zest of one orange.
  5. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients gently until just combined; some lumps are okay.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb carefully to avoid crushing.
  7. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter using a spoon or scoop.
  8. Sprinkle chilled streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  10. While baking, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp orange zest until smooth to make glaze.
  11. After muffins cool for about 5 minutes, drizzle orange glaze over each muffin.
  12. Transfer muffins to a wire rack and cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Keep butter cold for streusel to ensure crumbly texture. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough muffins. Drain rhubarb if very juicy to prevent sogginess. Drizzle glaze while muffins are warm but not hot for best shine. Muffins can be made dairy-free by substituting milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil. Nuts in streusel are optional and can be omitted for nut-free version.

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