Prune Muffins

Prune muffins are a delicious treat that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g sugar
• 100 g dried plums
• 100 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 80 g melted butter
• 1 packet baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Brown sugar for dusting (optional)
• Vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a muffin tin with a little butter or line it with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the melted butter and a few drops of vanilla extract if you want a more pronounced aroma. Mix well.
4. Chop the dried plums into small pieces.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until you obtain a smooth batter. Do not overmix to avoid tough muffins.
6. Add the prune pieces to the batter and stir gently to distribute them evenly.
7. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full and, if desired, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of each muffin.
8. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Fun Facts

Dried plums are an ideal choice for sweets, not only for their sweet flavor but also for their beneficial properties. They are rich in fiber and aid digestion. Used in this recipe, they give the muffins a pleasant moisture and a rich flavor. If you want to add an Italian touch, you could enrich the batter with a splash of amaretto or top with chopped almonds before baking.