Welcome to the delightful world of red currant muffins, where taste buds are tantalized with a symphony of flavors. With their vibrant color and bursting sweetness, red currants take center stage in these delectable treats, transforming ordinary muffins into extraordinary culinary delights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, join us as we explore the secrets of achieving the perfect batch of red currant muffins. From selecting the ripest currants to mastering the delicate balance of ingredients, we'll guide you step-by-step towards muffin perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where the aroma of freshly baked muffins fills the air, and the taste of juicy red currants dances on your palate.
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RED CURRANT MUFFINS
I picked lots of fresh red currants and then wondered what to do with them! I found this on tasteofhome.com but made some slight alterations. I can't stand orange peel so used a few drops of orange flower water instead. I also used self raising flour but, as they didn't rise a huge amount, I suggest you stick to plain flour and baking powder!
Provided by Tina and Dave
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
- Add both eggs and orange peel, or flower water and beat well.
- Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into the creamed mixture and lightly blend.
- Fold in the red currants.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.
- Cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack.
- Dust with confectioners' (icing) sugar once completely cooled.
RED CURRANT MUFFINS
Currants hold up so nicely baked into these yummy, golden cake-like muffins. The berries add tartness to the sweet mixture. These are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack.-Jane Larter, Hallock, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until blended. Fold in currants. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
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YUMMY RED CURRANT MUFFINS
My husband planted a currant bush last year and we only got a cup of currents off our young bush this year so I decided to make muffins!
Provided by Dana Ramsey @DRamsey
Categories Other Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, or standup mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Mix in vanilla. Fold in currants.
- Fill greased muffin cups or paper lined muffin cups two thirds full. Bake in preheated over at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. You can eat these warm or cold and also you can dust them with confectioners' sugar if you want to.
RED CURRANT MUFFINS
These are the most wonderful fruity summer muffins. I use red currants. Their more tart flavor make these muffins taste so fresh. The meringue topping melts in your mouth and the muffins are still moist. Serve them warm and the berries with all their juices will pop in your mouth.
Provided by Thorsten
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 Muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease muffin cups and place the in the freezer until use.
- Preheat oven (360°F, 180°C).
- In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and currants; set aside.
- In a large bowl beat the egg slightly. Add sugar, vegetable oil and buttermilk and mix thoroughly.
- Add flour-currant mixture and stir just until combined. Batter will be sticky.
- Divide batter equally among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Meanwhile prepare the meringue topping. Beat egg whites and salt with a mixer on high speed until foamy and soft peaks are formed, then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until meringue is stiff. At last fold in the currants carefully.
- When muffins are done, remove from oven. Spread the meringue topping on each muffin. Put the muffins back into the oven and let the meringue topping dry out for about 5 - 10 minutes. The meringue topping should be white or only slightly brown.
- Remove muffins from oven and let cool down in muffin cups for 5 - 10 minutes. Then remove the muffins from the cups and serve warm or let cool down completely.
- NOTE: You can replace red currants by black currants or other small berries.
Tips:
- Use fresh red currants: Fresh red currants are the best choice for this recipe, as they have a sweeter and more intense flavor than frozen or dried currants. If you can't find fresh red currants, you can substitute another type of berry, such as raspberries or blueberries.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the muffin cups only two-thirds full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
- Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
These red currant muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy taste. The cream cheese frosting is a perfect complement to the muffins, adding a rich and creamy flavor. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make muffin recipe, these red currant muffins are the perfect choice.
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