Maple Pecan Muffins Recipe

Maple Pecan Muffins Recipe

If you’re after a quick bite, a light start to your day or something sweet with your coffee, these Maple Pecan Muffins are just the thing. Maple and nuts are the perfect pairing and these muffins are so simple to make, they’ll be ready in no time!

Ingredients

• 150g unsalted butter
• 250g self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp ground mixed spice or cinnamon (optional)
• 100g soft brown sugar
• 175g pecan nuts
• 2 large eggs
• 
  175g Pure Maple Syrup, Dark Robust
  
• 50ml milk (or plain yogurt)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/Gas Mark 5. Add 12 paper cases to a 12-hole muffin tray.
2. Melt the butter and set aside.
3. Place the flour, salt, baking powder, mixed spice and sugar into a large bowl and whisk to combine.
4. Chop the pecans, keeping 12 whole halves and 1 tbsp of the chopped nuts aside for topping the muffins.
5. Add the chopped nuts, except the 1 tbsp, to the bowl with the flour.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs with a fork, then add the maple syrup, milk (or yogurt) and slightly cooled melted butter. Stir well.
7. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and gently fold in, just until combined. Do not overmix. The mixture will be fairly stiff.
8. Spoon the mixture into the cases. They should be quite full. Add a pecan half to each muffin, then sprinkle over a few chopped nuts.
9. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until lightly golden and just firm to the touch. Enjoy with a coffee.