Plum Muffins

These plum muffins, made with fresh chopped plums, almonds, and a sprinkle of candied ginger on top, are sweet-tart, moist, and delicious, a great way to enjoy plum season. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, or with a glass of milk for an afternoon snack.

golden-baked plum muffins tumbling out of a blue napkin
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Cool Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

  • 2 cups chopped plums

  • 1/3 cup lightly toasted chopped almonds

  • 3 tablespoons minced candied ginger (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, powdered ginger, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl or cup; continue whisking and pour in melted butter until combined.

  4. Add egg mixture to flour mixture, and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in chopped plums and chopped almonds. Divide evenly among the 12 muffin cups, and sprinkle candied ginger over the muffin tops.

  5. Bake muffins in the preheated oven until muffins spring back when lightly touched, 23 to 25 minutes. Remove to cool on a rack, 5 to 10 minutes.

  6. Serve warm, or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins when cool in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days, or wrap and freeze.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
11g Fat
37g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 118mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.