Nigella Lawson Maple Pecan Muffins Recipe

Name: Nigella Lawson Maple Pecan Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Fill a 12 cup muffin tray with paper liners or butter it.
3
You can also use mini-muffins in which case it will make about 28.
4
Reserve 1/4th of the chopped pecans.
5
Mix together remaining pecans with flour, salt, wheatgerm and baking powder.
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In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, oil and vanilla.
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Pour the liquids into the dry mixture.
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Gently fold to mix.
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The batter can have some lumps.
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Do not overmix because these muffins can get tough.
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Spoon into the muffin tins.
12
Chop the remaining nuts finely and mix with the brown sugar.
13
Sprinkle a little on the top of each muffin.
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Bake for about 20 minutes until tester comes clean (less if baking in a mini muffin tin).
15
The nut topping turns golden but the muffins will be very pale.
16
Remove muffins to a cooling rack.
17
Serve them warm or at room temperature, may be with some more maple syrup.

827

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 cup wheat germ, and more.

Yes, Nigella Lawson Maple Pecan Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nigella Lawson Maple Pecan Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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