Maple Muffins

Sarah_Jayne's Note:

These sound really yummy. I originally found this recipe in a booklet of ideas for using maple syrup.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ cup butter , softened
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Stir together the dry ingredients.
3. Add butter and blend well.
4. Add egg, maple syrup and milk.
5. Stir until well blended (do not over beat).
6. Fill greased muffin tins about ½ full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[smellyvegetarian]

These are nice little muffins, and such a change of pace for us. The maple flavor was subtle but nice and the texture was delicate and perfect--despite the fact that I used half spelt flour and half white wheat. I forgot to change the baking time/temp, and wish I hadn't as they came out a bit tough on the outside. I will definitely make these again, though. Thanks for posting! Made for Veg*n Swap July 2010.

[mliss29]

Nice muffins! I followed Syd's and Annacia's recommendations for the baking temp and time and they came out great. I also cheated and used pancake-type maple syrup. Reviewed for the Veg*n Recipe Swap.

[Singin'Chef]

Another good one for my collection! JUST made these...boy, are they good warm! I want to break one open and drizzle more maple syrup on it! I used the "pure" stuff and I used only 1/4 tsp. salt and 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder in an attempt to lower the sodium level. I don't think it made any appreciable difference. This batch took exactly 20 minutes. Next time, I think I'll sprinkle a few chopped pecans over the batter before baking! I might also see what a little applesauce will do-maybe lighten them up just a bit? Regardless, a keeper!