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Plum and Pecan Muffins

These plum and pecan muffins are loaded with fruit, so you’ll get a taste of plum in every bite. The pecans and ginger bring additional layers of flavor to the sweet, ripe plums.

CategoryBread

Total Time45 min

DifficultyAdvanced

Yields5 servings

CuisineAmerican

Plum and Pecan Muffins

Recipe Ingredients

First of all, check if you have all the necessary ingredients for this recipe. Pay attention to the quantities!
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced pitted plums
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Next, follow the steps to finalize your dish and finally be able to enjoy it!

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, orange juice, eggs, butter, and vanilla until well combined.

  4. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients; pour yogurt mixture into well and stir just until batter is combined. Gently fold in plums and pecans. Evenly spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin cups.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

  6. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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