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fig swirl muffins recipe with almond and cinnamon
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Fig and Almond Swirl Muffins

An easy, one bowl muffin recipe that is sweet with a beautiful jam swirl.
Prep Time15 minutes
Bake Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana muffins, fig muffins, jam muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • standard muffin pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Ingredients

  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup fig preserves
  • ¼ cup almonds chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease your muffin tin with butter. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy. Then add the egg and beat again until the mixture looks smooth and pale.
  • Next, add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix together with the electric mixer on low until combined. Then add in the the buttermilk and vanilla, and mix until combined. The batter should be white and a bit fluffy.
  • Fold in the chopped almonds with a spatula. Then distribute the batter into the muffin tins evenly.
  • Carefully dollop about a teaspoon of fig jam into the center of each muffin. With a knife, gently swirl the surface of each muffin so the jam makes a pretty design. Do not over mix it! Then sprinkle each muffin with a pinch of granulated sugar.
  • Bake muffins in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until they appear puffed and golden brown. A knife should come out clean when inserted. Let cool before serving.