Nigella Xmas Muffins

Nigella Xmas Muffins recipe is made with plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, clementines, full fat milk, vegetable oil, egg, dried cranberries, and demerara sugar this recipe takes 40 minutes to bake and yields 12 servings.

Try More Nigella Lawson Recipes:

• Nigella Coffee And Walnut Loaf Cake
• Nigella Emergency Brownies
• Nigella Lawson Chocolate Pavlova

🤎 Why You’ll Love This Xmas Muffins Recipe:

• Festive Flavors: Packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus zest, these muffins embody the holiday spirit.
• Easy Preparation: Simple mixing and minimal cleanup make baking a breeze.
• Versatile: Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack, plain or with butter and marmalade.
• Texture and Taste: Moist and tender with bursts of cranberry sweetness and a crunchy sugar topping.

❓ What Is Nigella Xmas Muffins Recipe?

Nigella Xmas Muffins are festive muffins named after chef Nigella Lawson, featuring plain flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cranberries these muffins are known for their moist, tender texture and sweet, spiced flavor, perfect for holiday breakfasts or snacks.

🥚 Nigella Xmas Muffins Ingredients

• 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 (or good grating of fresh nutmeg)
• 2 clementines (or satsumas)
• approx. 125 millilitres full fat milk
• 75 millilitres vegetable oil (or melted butter left to cool slightly)
• 1 large egg
• 175 grams dried cranberries
• 3 teaspoons demerara sugar (for the topping)

🧁How To Make Nigella Xmas Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400ºF. Line a 12-bun muffin tin.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Grate clementine/satsuma zest over the mixture.
3. Squeeze clementine/satsuma juice into a measuring jug and add milk to reach 200ml.
4. Add oil (or melted butter) and egg to the jug, then lightly beat.
5. Pour liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (lumpy batter is good).
6. Fold in cranberries and spoon the batter into the muffin cases. Sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
7. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy plain or with butter and marmalade.

💭 Recipe Tips:

• Use fresh clementines or satsumas for zesty flavor.
• Avoid overmixing batter to maintain a tender texture.
• Adjust spice levels to personal taste preferences.
• Ensure proper baking time to achieve golden brown tops.
• Substitute dried cherries or blueberries for cranberries if desired.

🍦 What To Serve With Xmas Muffins?

Serve Christmas muffins with a cup of Poinsettia Cocktail, or Gooseberry Chutney they pair well with a side of Cranberry Sauce, Blackberry Jam or Chocolate Pots add a dollop of Mascarpone Icing or a drizzle of Salted Caramel Sauce.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Xmas Muffins?

• In The Fridge. To store leftovers xmas muffins allow them to cool completely then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• In The Freezer. To freeze wrap leftovers xmas muffins in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag they’ll keep well for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Xmas Muffins?

• In The Microwave: Wrap leftovers xmas muffins in damp paper towel and microwave them for 10-15 seconds.
• In The Oven: Wrap leftovers xmas muffins in foil and heat them at 350°F for up 2-3 minutes.
• In The Toaster Oven: Toast on low setting leftovers xmas muffins until warm about 2-4 minutes.–

FAQ’S

Try More Nigella Lawson Recipes:

• Nigella Burnt Basque Cheesecake
• Nigella Chocolate Log
• Nigella Chocolate And Banana Cake

Nigella Xmas Muffins Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 4g