Almond Cardamom Fig Muffins Recipes

FABULOUS FIG MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease 18 standard-size muffin cups (2 1/2 inches) or line with paper muffin liners.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
• In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, sugar, and melted butter.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gently mix in the wet ingredients, until just moistened.
• Gently fold in figs.
• Pour batter into muffin tins, filling about 2/3 full.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean and the tops are golden.
• Cool on a rack in the tins for 5 minutes, then take out of the tins and cool completely on the rack or serve warm.
• -OAMC instructions- Bake as directed and cool completely.
• Wrap the muffins tightly in foil and place ina freeser bag for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, heat muffins in foil for about 15-18 minutes or until warm in a 300F oven.

ALMOND-CARDAMOM-FIG MUFFINS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the goodies and toss to coat. If necessary, use your hands to coat the gooey bits. 3. Whisk the wet ingredients in a medium bowl or blend in a food processor. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir. 4. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top. Top each muffin with a large pinch of sliced almonds, taking care to sprinkle them evenly over each cup. Too much topping piled high in the middle will prevent the muffins from rising properly. 5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. 6. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

ALMOND MUFFINS WITH GOOEY FIG CENTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Puree figs in a food processor until smooth and scrape into a small saucepan. Place over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until puree gently boils, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate. Whisk egg, honey, milk and oil in a bowl. Incorporate into flour mixture and blend on low with a hand mixer. Line a muffin tin with paper cups; fill each halfway with batter. Add 1 tbsp fig puree to center of each cup, then cover with a small spoonful of batter. Sprinkle almonds on top. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.