Ginger Orange Muffins Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 18 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 23 minutes
🥧 Yield: 12 Muffins
Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of ginger and orange with these scrumptious muffins. Perfect for a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or a potluck, these muffins are bursting with citrusy flavor and a hint of spice, making them a favorite among both kids and adults. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is ideal for beginner cooks and busy days when you crave a homemade baked treat in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 orange
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins for variation
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
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Finely grate zest from the orange, yielding approximately 2 teaspoons.
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Peel the orange, discarding the rind and white pith. Finely chop the orange, removing any seeds, and set aside.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg until well combined.
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Stir in the reserved chopped orange and zest into the butter-sugar mixture.
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Gradually beat in the reserved flour mixture alternately with orange juice, ending with the flour.
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Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger (and optional raisins if desired) into the batter.
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tin, filling each almost to the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful Ginger Orange Muffins as a tasty snack or dessert option.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 198.7
- Fat Content: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5g
- Cholesterol Content: 38mg
- Sodium Content: 360.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 14.5g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Recipe Notes:
- For added texture and flavor, feel free to include 1/2 cup of raisins in the muffin batter.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation. Simply thaw and reheat before serving if frozen.
- Experiment with different citrus fruits like lemon or lime for a variation on the flavor profile.
- These muffins pair wonderfully with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a cozy snack time treat.
