Description
These Sailor Jacks Spice Muffins are moist, warmly spiced, and easy to make with pantry staples. Packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this old-fashioned muffin recipe is perfect for cozy breakfasts, snacks, or fall baking. Learn how to bake and store these nostalgic spice muffins that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
6. Stir in walnuts or raisins, if using.
7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
These muffins freeze well—wrap individually and store in a freezer bag.
Don’t overmix the batter; it keeps the muffins soft and tender.
Use fresh spices for the most flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg