Strawberries and Cream Gluten-Free Muffins

Thursday Cottage

Servings

12

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

These light and airy gluten-free muffins are perfect for a summer treat. The strawberry jam adds a burst of flavour, while the rosewater gives them a delicate floral aroma. Enjoy them warm or cold.

Strawberries and Cream Gluten-Free Muffins

Ingredients

  • 250g gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 250ml buttermilk or soured cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-3 teaspoons rosewater
  • 100g melted and cooled butter or coconut oil
  • 1/2 jar Thursday Cottage Reduced Sugar Strawberry Jam
  • 2 tablespoons flaked almonds
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar, for finishing

EQUIPMENT

  • 12-hole muffin tray with 6.5cm diameter and 2cm deep holes
  • 12 paper muffin cases

Directions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6 (180°C fan oven).

  2. Combine dry ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar.

  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk or soured cream, egg, and rosewater. Beat until well combined.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add wet ingredients and melted butter or coconut oil to dry ingredients. Stir lightly until just combined.

  5. Assemble muffins: Spoon a dessertspoonful of batter into each muffin cup. Top with a generous teaspoonful of strawberry jam. Divide remaining batter among cups and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

  6. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until well risen, golden brown, and spring back when lightly touched.

  7. Finish: Dust with icing sugar when cool.