Spiced Christmas Muffins with Sultanas, Cranberries and Orange
Easy, fruity and spiced Christmas muffins made with orange, cranberries, sultanas and mincemeat. A simple festive bake that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert or gifting – and they freeze beautifully too.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams self raising flour
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 orange zest only
- 150 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 125 grams unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 100 grams sultanas
- 100 grams dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons mincemeat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Prepare a muffin tin by lining with muffin cases.
- Put the flour, bicarbonate of soda and sugar in a large bowl. Add the spices and orange zest. Stir.
- In a jug, whisk together the milk, egg and melted butter. Tip into the bowl and stir well to combine.
- Mix in the sultanas, cranberries and mincemeat. When all is combined and there are no clumps of flour, spoon evenly into the muffin tin.
- Put in the oven for 30 minutes, until risen and cooked through. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Christmas Muffins with Sultanas, Cranberries and Orange
Amount per Serving
Calories
295
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
123
mg
5
%
Potassium
139
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
32
g
36
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
327
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
Variations
- Chocolate twist: Add 50g dark chocolate chips for a richer treat.
- Nutty version: Stir in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Glazed finish: Mix icing sugar with orange juice and drizzle over the cooled muffins.
- Cranberry-only version: Use just cranberries and add a little extra mincemeat for moisture.
Storage & Freezing
- Store: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight at room temperature.
- Reheat: Warm gently in the oven for 5 minutes to bring them back to life.
