Upside-Down Cardamom-Plum Muffins Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Cardamom-Plum Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 6 tablespoons brown sugar, light, packed; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 3/4 lb plum, cut into 1/4 inch slices; Muffins; 1 cup flour, whole wheat; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cardamom, ground; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup brown sugar, light, packed; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Topping
6 tablespoons brown sugar, light, packed
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 lb plum, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Muffins
1 cup flour, whole wheat
1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar, light, packed
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Heat oven to 400. Grease 12 muffin cups.
2
Sprinkle the cups with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the walnuts.
3
Place 3-4 slices of the plums in each cup, slightly overlapping. Corsely chop the remaining plums; place in a small bowl.
4
In a large bowl; whisk together both flours, baking powder, cardamom, baking soda, and salt.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and 2/3 cup brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in buttermilk, oil, lemon peel, and vanilla.
6
Stir into flour mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
7
Fold in chopped plums; spoon into muffin cups.
8
(Muffin cups will be quite full however, the plums will collapse while baking).
9
Bake 18-22 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and spring back when touched. Immediately turn muffins out on to a wire rack . Replace any plum slices that dislodged, if neccessary.
10
Cool at least 10 minutes; serve warm.
11
VARIATION: Cinnamon-Nutmeg- Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoon fround cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg for the cardamom and lemon peel.

1075

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, light, packed, 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, 3/4 lb plum, cut into 1/4 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Cardamom-Plum 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.

Upside-Down Cardamom-Plum Muffins

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