Mary Berry Mincemeat Muffins Recipe
Looking for a festive treat that's easy? Try this Mary Berry Mincemeat Muffins Recipe! These delicious muffins are perfect for Christmas time.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Muffin tin (12 cups)
- Medium mixing bowl
- Paper muffin cases
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 280 g self-raising flour
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 2 large eggs
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 150 ml whole milk
- 200 g mincemeat
- 50 g chopped walnuts optional
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Line your muffin tin with paper cases.
- This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Put flour in your large bowl.
- Add sugar, baking powder, and mixed spice.
- Mix everything together with a spoon.
- Make sure there are no lumps.
- Crack eggs into your medium bowl.
- Add oil and milk to the eggs.
- Whisk them together until well combined.
- The mixture should look smooth and even.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- Don't overmix or muffins become tough.
- Add mincemeat and walnuts now.
- Fold them in carefully.
- Spoon mixture into muffin cases evenly.
- Fill each case about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- They're done when golden brown.
- Remove muffins from the oven carefully.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
- Don't overmix your batter ever.
- This keeps muffins light and fluffy.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Check muffins with a toothpick.
- It should come out clean when ready.
- Store in an airtight container.
- They stay fresh for three days.
- You can freeze them too.
- Warm them slightly before serving.
- Add orange zest for extra flavor.
- Try different nuts if you prefer.