Description
Baklava Muffins are a delightful twist on the traditional baklava, combining the flavors of honey, nuts, and spices in a moist muffin form.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the muffins are baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the honey syrup. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the wet ingredients.
- You can also substitute the nuts with dried fruits like raisins or chopped dates for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg