Best 8 Citrus Date Muffins Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the tantalizing realm of citrus date muffins. These delectable treats offer a symphony of flavors, where the tangy brightness of citrus harmonizes with the rich, chewy texture of dates. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating moist, flavorful citrus date muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh citrus juice
2 tablespoons grated citrus rind
1/2 cup juice of Valencia orange
1/2 cup juice of navel orange
1/2 cup juice of tangerine
1/2 cup juice of tangelo
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups Cognac or brandy
Zest from 2 oranges, cut into strips
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
Dash of freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine oil, sugar, and eggs. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Blend. Pour into muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Simmer orange juice with sugar until sugar is dissolved
  • Add Cognac or Brandy, zest and spices.
  • Place in a sterilized jar, seal tightly - store in a cool place - shaking occasionally for 1 month
  • Strain it through a fine sieve into a sterilized decorative bottle for another month before serving
  • (recipe courtesy Georgia Downard - Gourmet Magazine) .

DATE MUFFINS



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These muffins are perfect for Valentine's Day. "I love the idea of a 'date' muffin," Michael says.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
3 cups water, plus 1 cup cool water
2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Butter 18 muffin cups and line with paper liners. In a medium saucepan, bring about 3 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Put the chopped dates in a medium bowl and cover with the hot water. Let the dates soften, about 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the 1 cup cool water, molasses, eggs, vanilla and salt; beat briefly to combine (the mixture may look curdled and runny).
  • In another medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Drain the dates, discarding the liquid, and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool. Flatten the dates with the back of a spoon to crush any larger pieces. When cooled, stir the dates into the batter.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Bake in the middle of the oven until the muffins are golden brown and spring back when gently pressed, 20 to 27 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Enjoy these baked citrus muffins that are ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons grated orange or lemon peel or combination
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon of the orange peel; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat milk, oil and egg with fork. Stir in flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons orange peel just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar-orange peel mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg

DATE MUFFINS



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Delightfully different and studded with dates and walnuts, these quick muffins from Judy Cunningham in Max, North Dakota round out any autumn meal and are also great with coffee or as a snack. TIP: FROZEN MUFFINS STAY DELICIOUS FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place dates in a small bowl and add boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. , Add dates; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into date mixture with a wooden spoon just until blended. Stir in walnuts., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Muffins may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE MUFFINS



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A variation of an old family recipe and my daughter's favorite. These are addictive if you love dates! Use fresh whole dates for best results.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup pitted and chopped dates
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 10 cups of a muffin tin.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add dates, separating the pieces as you drop them into the flour mixture. Mix to coat.
  • Whisk buttermilk, egg, and butter together in a small bowl. Fold buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the largest muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Make and share this Citrus Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 grapefruit, zest of, without the white part
1 orange, zest of, without the white part
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, soften
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In mixer or food processor, mix the peels of grapefruit and orange with the buttermilk until the peels are finely chopped. Add sugar, salt and butter and beat well.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the mixture of buttermilk and mix until the mixture is wet, but do not mix too much.
  • Spread the mixture in 12 greased muffins tins. Cook in a preheated oven of 375 F 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean. Let cool on a rack for about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely. (They will be good up to 3 days in the refrigerator and up to 1 month in the freezer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 393.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14, Protein 2.1

LEMON-DATE MUFFINS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Warm and delightful muffins ready in no time! Packed with dates and a hint of citrus, these muffins make a distinctive treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/3 cup canola or soybean oil
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups with shortening (do not use paper baking cups).
  • Mix flours, baking powder and salt in large bowl; set aside. Beat brown sugar, lemon peel, milk, oil and egg in medium bowl with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in dates. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops begin to brown. Run knife around edge of cups; remove muffins from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CITRUS-SCENTED SEEDED MUFFINS



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Provided by Christina Pirello

Yield Makes 24 mini muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup semolina flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup avocado oil
3 tablespoons brown rice syrup
1/2 cup erythritol (see Note, below)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup combined lemon and orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3-1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2 teaspoons chopped sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons chopped pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  • Whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine oil, rice syrup and erythritol in a small saucepan and cook, stirring, until the granules dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in zests, juices and vanilla. Mix into dry ingredients and slowly mix in almond milk until a smooth batter forms. Fold in seeds until incorporated through the batter. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling cups two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops of the muffins spring back to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the muffins from the cups. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely. (You can freeze and thaw these in pairs so you won't be tempted to eat the whole batch.)

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use fresh citrus fruits: The fresher the citrus fruits, the better your muffins will taste. If you can, try to use organic citrus fruits.
  • Zest the citrus fruits finely: The finer you zest the citrus fruits, the more flavor you'll get in your muffins.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that they rise evenly and bake through properly.
  • Let the muffins cool before frosting them: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Citrus date muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their moist and flavorful crumb and tangy citrus glaze, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these citrus date muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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