Mulled Wine Muffins

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Mulled wine muffins, a perfect treat for Christmas season
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 orange , zest of ( please make sure to use an organic orange for this )
150 ml red wine ( can use dark grape juice instead of the wine )
150 g sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
4 tablespoons port wine
100 g spekulatius cookie crumbs ( or other hard cookie crumbs )
250 g flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
additional spices ( if using )
100 g dark chocolate , chopped
2 eggs , beaten
5 tablespoons oil
150 g plain yogurt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
305
Sugar
21g
Fat
11g
Mulled wine muffins are a delicious twist on the classic holiday beverages and traditional muffins. The aroma and spices in these muffins will make you feel the warmth of the holiday season with every bite. Filled with red wine, port wine, cookie crumbs, and orange zest, these muffins are the perfect way to get a taste of the holiday cheer in any form. It is also an easy way to use up leftover wine and cookie crumbs from holiday dinners and parties.

Instructions

1.Heat the red wine in a saucepan and add the sugar, orange zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Heat on low heat until sugar dissolves and all ingredients are fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
2.In a bowl, mix the port wine and cookie crumbs and let it sit for 15 minutes.
3.Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
4.In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, spices (if using) and chopped chocolate.
5.In another bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, cooled mulled wine mixture, oil and yogurt.
6.Mix the cookie crumbs mixture into the wet ingredients.
7.Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
8.Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and fill each liner two-thirds full with the muffin batter.
9.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer can come out clean from the center of the muffin.
10.Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool down in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Soft, moist and flavorful muffins infused with mulled wine, perfect for holiday celebrations with loved ones.

Easy and simple recipe which results in aromatic festive goodies for all to savor.

CONS

Mulled wine muffins with the port wine mixture and dark chocolate chips can be high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderate quantities as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mulled wine muffins can have the benefit of antioxidants from red wine, which help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
It may also aid in reducing inflammation due to its spices and orange zest. However, regular consumption of muffins may lead to weight gain and should be consumed in moderation.

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