Delicious Holiday Mincemeat Muffins Recipe

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Delicious Holiday Mincemeat Muffins Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 01, 2024

Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Holiday Mincemeat Muffins. Moist, flavorful, and packed with the traditional flavors of mincemeat, these muffins are a perfect treat for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dessert option. These muffins are sure to impress your family and friends with their rich taste and aroma.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup prepared mincemeat
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, mincemeat, chopped walnuts, raisins, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve the Holiday Mincemeat Muffins as a delightful addition to your holiday breakfast or as a festive dessert option.

Interesting Facts

  • Mincemeat is a traditional British filling for pies and pastries, made with a mixture of dried fruits, spices, suet, and sometimes meat.
  • The practice of using mincemeat in baking dates back to the 11th century when Crusaders returning from the Middle East brought with them the concept of mixing fruits and meats.
  • In earlier times, mincemeat traditionally contained actual meat, such as beef or mutton, but today's versions are made with vegetarian suet or omit the meat altogether.