Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Nigella special occasion Muffins, a perfect treat to brighten your holiday celebrations. These muffins are infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by zesty clementines and tart dried cranberries. Ready in just 35 minutes, they are a wonderful addition to your breakfast table, dessert spread, or afternoon snack. Their light and fluffy texture makes them irresistible, and they are easy enough for kids to help make, turning baking into a fun family activity.
Ingredients
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- 250 grams plain flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 clementines (juice and zest)
- Approx. 125 milliliters full-fat milk
- 75 milliliters vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 175 grams dried cranberries
- 3 teaspoons demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400ºF. Line a muffin tin with papers or silicone inserts.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Grate the zest of the clementines into the dry mixture and stir.
- In a measuring jug, squeeze the juice from the clementines and add milk until you reach a total of 200ml.
- Add vegetable oil and lightly beaten egg to the juice mixture; combine gently.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Spoon batter into muffin cases and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg