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Plum Muffins

These plum muffins, made with fresh chopped plums, almonds, and a sprinkle of candied ginger on top, are sweet-tart, moist, and delicious

CategoryBread

Total Time45 min

DifficultyAdvanced

Yields7 servings

CuisineAmerican

Plum 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 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chopped plums
  • 1/3 cup lightly toasted chopped almonds
  • 3 tablespoons minced candied ginger

Recipe Instructions

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, powdered ginger, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl or cup; continue whisking and pour in melted butter until combined.

  4. Whisk eggs, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl or cup; continue whisking and pour in melted butter until combined.

  5. Bake muffins in the preheated oven until muffins spring back when lightly touched, 23 to 25 minutes. Remove to cool on a rack, 5 to 10 minutes.

  6. Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins when cool in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days, or wrap and freeze.

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