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Savory Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins with Jalapeño

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These savory muffins balance sweet honey butter with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños, delivering a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind preferred)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can swap for gluten-free 1:1 blend)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice as a substitute)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (leave some seeds for extra heat if desired)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for honey butter glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (use local honey for best flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your muffin tin well or line with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Finely dice jalapeños, removing seeds if you prefer milder heat. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  6. Fold in diced jalapeños carefully to avoid bruising.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. While baking, melt butter and stir in honey to make the glaze.
  10. Immediately brush the hot muffins with honey butter glaze after baking.
  11. Transfer muffins to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Brush honey butter glaze while muffins are hot to keep them moist. Use fresh jalapeños for best flavor and heat. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to refresh glaze. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk and butter.

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Keywords: cornbread muffins, honey butter, jalapeño, spicy muffins, savory muffins, easy cornbread, gluten-free option, vegan option

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