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Easy Gooseberry Muffins Recipe

a selection of gooseberry muffins on a wooden board
These soft and fluffy gooseberry muffins are a delicious way to use seasonal gooseberries. The tart berries balance perfectly with the sweet muffin batter, creating light, tender muffins that are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 12 Muffins

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12 holes)
  • Muffin cases
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring jug
  • Whisk or spoon

Ingredients

  • 175 grams gooseberries
  • 350 grams self raising flour
  • 100 grams light brown sugar
  • 100 grams caster sugar
  • 140 grams butter melted and cooled
  • 200 ml milk
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a muffin tray with muffin cases.
  • Tip the flour, caster sugar and light brown sugar into a large bowl. Stir.
  • Tip the butter, milk and eggs into a jug. Stir until combined, then tip into the bowl with the flour.
  • Mix well until there are no pockets of flour, then add the gooseberries and give it a final stir until the gooseberries are evenly distributed.
  • Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the muffins comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Gooseberry Muffins Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
95
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
108
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
402
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

These muffins can be frozen. Allow to cool completely, then transfer to the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before eating.
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