Orange Cardamom Muffins with Candied Orange Peel

Enjoy a burst of citrus and spice with orange cardamom muffins, highlighted by the sweet touch of candied orange peel.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
3. In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, and orange zest. Whisk until well blended.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped candied orange peel gently.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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