Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120g) apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup (80g) marzipan, chopped
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in apple and marzipan.
- Fill muffin liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per muffin (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy
- Sweet and tangy
- Apple and marzipan flavors complement each other perfectly
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These muffins were absolutely delicious! The apple and marzipan flavors paired so well together and made for a unique and satisfying treat." - Sarah
- "I'm not usually a fan of muffins, but these were truly amazing. The texture was perfect and the flavors were spot on." - John
- "I brought these muffins to my office and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure not to overmix the batter, as this will result in tough muffins.
- If you don't have marzipan, you can substitute almond paste or ground almonds.
- For a crunchier topping, sprinkle some coarse sugar over the muffins before baking.
