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Why do my cornbread muffins fall apart? ›

Avoid over-mixing the batter.

Cornbread batter should still be lumpy when you put it in the oven. If you are mixing it until it's smooth like cake batter, that could be the cause of your crumbly cornbread! Stop blending as soon as all the ingredients are mixed together.

You have two options to keep cornbread muffins from sticking to the pan: Line the wells of the muffin tin with paper liners, or grease the wells with cooking spray or butter. I much prefer greasing, as direct contact with the pan leaves the muffins with golden-brown sides that taste really good too.

Pudding will help the muffin keep its structure and give the texture a chewy crumb with a nice little bounce that won't crumble apart.

Eggs, or egg substitutes help add structure to the cornbread. Without an egg or substitute, the cornbread may crumble and fall apart easily.

Quickbreads and muffins are hydrating batters, which means the flour absorbs the liquid over time, resulting in a very moist muffin, and improving the flavor. So let your muffin batter rest, up to 24 hours if possible.

Why Is Jiffy Mix So Crumbly? The recipe on the box doesn't give the batter as much moisture as I like in my cornbread, which is why it can sometimes turn out crumbly. Adding in the sour cream and vegetable oil makes a huge difference and makes the best moist cornbread.

Incorrect oven temperature (not pre-heated) prior to placing the muffin tray in. Too much batter in each muffin tin. The batter will rise, but crack, then fall/deflate. Generally you should leave about a quarter inch/6.35mm space empty per muffin.

Realize that overmixing can cause muffins to be tough, bake unevenly, create elongated holes (or tunnels) and/or form peaked tops.

LiveStrong explains you can save your slightly overbaked treats by adding back in some moisture. All you have to do is brush the tops of your muffins with a bit of milk before they completely cool. If you really went too far, you can also try steaming your muffins when you're ready to eat them.