Maple Date Delight Muffins
These Maple Date Delight Muffins combine the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with the chewy texture of finely chopped dates, creating a delicious breakfast treat. Simple yet indulgent, these muffins are perfect for a cozy morning or to impress guests at brunch. This recipe, originally from the Australian Good Taste magazine from November 1998, has been slightly modified to enhance flavor and texture. Perfectly moist and easy to whip up, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
melted butter
as needed (for greasing)
butter
100 g (cubed)
dried dates
200 g (pitted and finely chopped)
pure maple syrup
125 ml (plus 60 ml extra for topping)
water
125 ml
milk
250 ml
wholemeal self-rising flour
400 g
mixed spice
1 teaspoon
eggs
2 (lightly whisked)
extra butter
as needed (at room temperature, to serve)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Lightly grease 12 medium muffin pans (approximately 80mls each) with melted butter.
2
In a small saucepan, combine cubed butter, chopped dates, 125ml maple syrup, and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the butter is completely melted.
3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the milk.
4
In a large bowl, sift the self-rising flour and mixed spice together, returning any husks to the bowl.
5
Pour the date mixture into the flour mixture. Add the lightly whisked eggs and gently stir with a large metal spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
6
Divide the batter evenly among the greased muffin pans.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Turn the muffins onto a wire rack immediately after baking and brush the tops with some of the extra maple syrup.
9
Serve the muffins warm with extra butter and a drizzle of the remaining maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maple Date Delight Muffins?
They are a delicious breakfast treat that combines the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with the chewy texture of finely chopped dried dates.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 12 medium-sized muffins.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 200 degrees Celsius or 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
How should the muffin pans be prepared?
Lightly grease 12 medium muffin pans, approximately 80ml each, with melted butter.
What ingredients are combined in the saucepan?
Combine cubed butter, chopped dates, 125ml of maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan.
How long should the date mixture cook?
Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 6 minutes until the butter is completely melted.
When is the milk added to the recipe?
The milk should be stirred into the date mixture after removing the saucepan from the heat.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 400g of wholemeal self-rising flour.
How should the flour be prepared?
Sift the flour and mixed spice together into a large bowl, returning any husks back into the bowl.
What spice is used to flavor the muffins?
One teaspoon of mixed spice is used for flavoring.
How should the eggs be prepared?
The two eggs should be lightly whisked before being added to the mixture.
What is the secret to mixing muffin batter?
Gently stir the mixture with a large metal spoon until just combined; the batter should remain lumpy.
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes.
How can you tell when the muffins are finished baking?
They are done when they are lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
What should you do immediately after baking?
Turn the muffins onto a wire rack and brush the tops with extra maple syrup.
How are these muffins best served?
Serve them warm with extra butter and a drizzle of the remaining maple syrup.
What is the origin of this recipe?
This recipe was originally from the Australian Good Taste magazine from November 1998.
What type of dates should be used?
The recipe requires 200g of dried dates that are pitted and finely chopped.
How much extra maple syrup is needed for the topping?
You will need approximately 60ml of extra maple syrup for brushing the tops and drizzling.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, it is described as an easy recipe that is simple to whip up.
What is the total count of ingredients used?
There are 10 total ingredients in this recipe.
What is the texture of the finished muffins?
The muffins are perfectly moist with a chewy texture from the dates.
Can I serve these for brunch?
Yes, they are perfect for a cozy morning or to impress guests at brunch.
How much water is needed?
The recipe requires 125ml of water.
How much butter is needed for the batter?
The batter requires 100g of cubed butter.
What kind of maple syrup is recommended?
Pure maple syrup is recommended for the best rich sweetness.
Should the butter for serving be cold?
The extra butter for serving should ideally be at room temperature.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include breakfast, muffins, dates, maple syrup, wholemeal, baking, easy recipe, and brunch.
Is the flour sifted?
Yes, the wholemeal self-rising flour is sifted along with the mixed spice.
What is the specific capacity of the muffin pans?
The pans should have a capacity of approximately 80mls each.