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Nigella Christmas Muffins

Nigella Christmas Muffins: Festive Flavors to Brighten Mornings

Nigella Christmas Muffins are a delightful festive treat that combines clementine and cranberry flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: MUFFINS
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 250 g Plain Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a GF option
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda Can be omitted if using self-raising flour
  • 150 g Caster Sugar Substitute with light brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Freshly grated enhances flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated is recommended
  • 3 medium Clementines Fresh is preferred; can use Satsumas or oranges as substitutes
  • 200 ml Full-Fat Milk Non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk can work
  • 100 ml Vegetable Oil Can use melted butter for enhanced flavor
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 150 g Dried Cranberries Can replace with raisins or chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tbsp Demerara Sugar For topping; can substitute with regular granulated sugar

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring jug
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a 12-bun muffin tin.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients by mixing flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Zest the clementines over the dry mix for a fragrant boost, then squeeze the juice into a measuring jug. Add milk until it reaches 200ml.
  4. Whisk together the oil (or melted butter) and egg in the measuring jug with the milk and juice mixture.
  5. Fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Gently mix in the dried cranberries.
  7. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cases, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with clotted cream for an extra special touch. Store in a cake keeper for freshness.

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