Meyer Lemon Ricotta Muffins
This tender lemony muffin has a hint of almond flavor, too.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, (at room temperature)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest ((from 2 lemons))
- 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup thinly sliced almonds
- tiny wedges of meyer lemon, (optional)
- sparkling sugar, (optional)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat sugar, butter, applesauce, and zest until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta, then egg, lemon juice and almond extract. Stir in the dry ingredients just until blended.
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Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter among the muffin cups. If using the tiny lemon wedges, place one in the center of each muffin. Sprinkle some almonds around the lemon wedge. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if desired.
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Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins test done (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean).
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Place on a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, store in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| all purpose flour | 2 cups | - | - |
| baking powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| baking soda | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| granulated white sugar | 1 cup | - | - |
| 0.25 cup | - | - | |
| unsweetened applesauce | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| finely grated Meyer lemon zest | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| lowfat ricotta cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| egg | 1 large | - | - |
| freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice | 1.5 tablespoons | - | - |
| almond extract | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| thinly sliced almonds | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| tiny wedges of meyer lemon | - | - | - |
| sparkling sugar | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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