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Mandarin Orange Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Ben
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Delight in these moist and flavorful Mandarin Orange Muffins, bursting with fresh citrus segments and a hint of warming spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these easy-to-make muffins combine tangy mandarin oranges with a tender crumb enriched by buttermilk and butter, sprinkled with sugar for a delightful crunch on top.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 195 grams All-Purpose Flour
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges (peeled, segmented, seeds removed, diced)
  • 1 Egg
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk
  • 75 grams Butter (melted)

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Mandarin Orange rind (grated)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mandarin Orange: Thoroughly clean and rinse the mandarin oranges. Using a vegetable shredder, grate the rind to yield about 1/2 cup. Peel the oranges, removing skin, pith, and seeds, and cut the segments into small pieces.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and position the oven rack in the center for even baking.
  3. Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, beat together the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter until combined.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently stirring with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  7. Fold in Oranges: Carefully fold in the diced mandarin orange pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups: Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  9. Add Topping: Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar and garnish with the grated orange rind for extra flavor and a slight crunch.
  10. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes.
  12. Transfer to Rack: Carefully transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  13. Storage: Store muffins at room temperature for a few days or freeze them for longer storage. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the muffin batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Grated orange rind adds aromatic citrus flavor and texture; don’t skip it.
  • Using fresh mandarin oranges is preferred for the best flavor, but canned mandarin segments can be used if drained properly.
  • These muffins freeze well; wrap them tightly before freezing and thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with a mixture of plant-based milk and lemon juice, and use vegan butter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: mandarin orange muffins, citrus muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, spiced muffins

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