Calamansi Muffins
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Filipino
Calamansi Muffins
Description
This recipe for Calamansi Muffins highlights the bright, citrus notes of fresh calamansi through both zest and juice incorporated into a rich muffin batter. The base combines beaten eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil, enriched with sour cream to yield a moist texture. The batter is gently mixed with flour to avoid toughening.
Before baking, a crumb topping made from flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter is sprinkled on each muffin, which bakes to a golden, crunchy layer complementing the tender inside. Once baked, a glaze of powdered sugar and calamansi juice is drizzled over, reinforcing the citrus presence with a sweet and tangy coating.
The muffins offer a balance of a slightly crispy topping, soft crumb, and fresh calamansi tang, suitable for breakfast or snack. The glaze can be adjusted in thickness to taste, applying more or less according to preference.
It's important not to overmix the muffin batter to prevent toughness and undesired holes. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened, and expect the batter to remain somewhat lumpy.
Ingredients
For the Crumb Topping
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter melted
For the Muffins
- 2 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon calamansi zest
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups flour
For the Calamansi Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons calamansi juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large 12-hole muffin pan with paper cups.
Crumb Topping
- In a bowl, combine crumb topping ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Stir together with a fork and set aside.
Calamansi Muffins
- In a bowl, beat eggs using an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes until thick and frothy.
- Add sugar and oil and continue to beat for about 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.
- Add calamansi zest, juice, baking soda, and salt. Beat for about 1 minute.
- Add sour cream and beat until combined.
- Add flour and using a spoon, stir just until combined. The batter will still be slightly lumpy.
- Using a scoop, fill muffin cups up to ¾ full. Sprinkle the crumb topping mixture on top.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffin comes out clean. Let cool for about 3 to 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack to completely cool.
Calamansi Glaze
- In a bowl, combine ingredients for calamansi glaze: powdered sugar and calamansi juice. Stir well until smooth.
- Drizzle over muffins.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough texture and holes; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Use fresh calamansi zest and juice for a pronounced citrus flavor.
- Adjust the thickness of the glaze by varying calamansi juice amount to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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