Description
Rum Soaked Plum Pudding Muffins are the perfect fusion of festive flavors and comforting textures, making them an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts. These moist muffins, infused with rich dark rum and sweet dried plums, create an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they promise to elevate your baking game while delighting everyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried plums (prunes), chopped
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, soak chopped dried plums in dark rum for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the soaked plums into the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 101mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg