Simnel Muffins Recipe

Name: Simnel Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 250 g mixed dried fruit; 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated; 175 g butter, softened; 175 g golden caster sugar (superfine sugar); 3 eggs, beaten; 300 g self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 5 tablespoons milk; 175 g marzipan; 200 g icing sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice, for mixing; jelly beans or miniature chocolate egg, to decorate

Servings: persons

250 g mixed dried fruit
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
175 g butter, softened
175 g golden caster sugar (superfine sugar)
3 eggs, beaten
300 g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
5 tablespoons milk
175 g marzipan
200 g icing sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice, for mixing
jelly beans or miniature chocolate egg, to decorate

1
Tip the fruit into a bowl, add the zest and juice and microwave on medium for 2 minutes (or leave to soak for 1 hour).
2
Line a 12 hole deep muffin tin with paper cases.
3
Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius Beat together the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, spices and milk until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4
Add the fruit and mix together well.
5
Half fill the muffin cases with the mixture.
6
Divide the marzipan into 12 equal pieces, roll into balls, then flatten with your thumb.
7
Put one into each muffin case and spoon the rest of the mixture over.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until risen and golden.
9
Beat together the icing sugar and orange juice to make icing thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
10
Drizzle over the cooled muffins, then top each with jelly beans or chocolate mini eggs.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g mixed dried fruit, 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated, 175 g butter, softened, 175 g golden caster sugar (superfine sugar), and more.

Yes, Simnel 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.

Simnel Muffins

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