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Nigella Christmas Muffins

Delightful Nigella Christmas Muffins for Festive Cheer

These Nigella Christmas Muffins are an effortless holiday treat, infused with spices and clementines, perfect for gatherings or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Cakes & Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 250 g Plain Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 150 g Caster Sugar Golden brown sugar can be used for richer flavor.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Opt for fresh nutmeg for intense flavor.
  • 2 medium Clementines (or Satsumas) Use oranges if clementines are unavailable.
  • 200 ml Full-Fat Milk Non-dairy milk is a great substitute.
  • 100 ml Vegetable Oil (or Melted Butter) Consider melted coconut oil as an alternative.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for a vegan bake.
  • 100 g Dried Cranberries Try raisins or chopped dried apricots for variation.
For the Topping
  • 50 g Demerara Sugar You can use turbinado sugar as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring Jugs
  • Sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400ºF) and line a 12-bun muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. Grate the zest of the clementines into the dry mixture, then juice the clementines and combine with 200ml of full-fat milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the vegetable oil, then whisk in the clementine juice and milk mixture.
  5. Carefully combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries gently without breaking them apart.
  7. Spoon the batter into lined muffin cases, filling them two-thirds full, and sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes, until risen and golden brown. A toothpick should come out clean.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store muffins in a cake keeper or airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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