Fresh Fig Muffin (Christmas in July?) |
The changes I made were using Celeste figs and sprinkling some Sugar in the Raw on top before baking for sparkle. Next time I may try subbing out 1/4 to 1/2 of whole wheat flour. I will try 1/4 cup first, as these are so light as they are. Also the cinnamon-y/brown sugar muffin base smells and tastes just heavenly as it is baking and afterwards. I bet you could make these again and sub out pieces of apple, or blueberries, or peaches for the figs. Add walnuts or almonds. This recipe is definitely a winner!
FRESH FIG MUFFINS
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup chopped fresh figs (I quartered the smaller Celeste figs)
Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Generously butter a standard 12 cup muffin pan or line it with paper liners.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a second small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.
Using an electric mixer (if you have a paddle attachment, use it. I used the regular Kitchen Aid one), beat the butter and brown sugar until well combined.
With the mixer at low speed, alternate adding the the dry and liquid ingredients - 1/3 flour mixture, 1/2 buttermilk mixture, 1/3 flour mixture, 1/2 buttermilk mixture, 1/3 flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Remove bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the figs.
Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
I love my Pampered Chef stoneware. A nice remembery gift from a very dear friend of mine |
Bake until the muffins are a deep golden brown in color, 25-30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Then turn out muffins from the pan and let them cool completely.
Makes 12 to 15 muffins.
Look carefully -You can see the melted and caramelized figs inside |
P.S. How impressed was I by this recipe?? I just bought the cookbook! Since it was published in 2009, Amazon has them new and used starting at $3.99. Target and Walmart also sell it online, if you have a gift card from them - I'd consider getting this cookbook. And then give the giver something you made from it.
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