PEACH & ALMOND MUFFINS

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These delicious low fat treats are perfect for a summer treat and can be served warm or cold

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Afternoon tea, Brunch, Snack, Treat

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large eggs
100g golden caster sugar , plus a little extra for sprinkling
few drops of almond extract
25g butter , melted
100g self-raising flour
25g ground almonds
2small peaches
2 tsp peach conserve or apricot jam
1 tbsp flaked almonds
half-fat crème fraîche , to serve

Steps:

Preheat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a large bowl, use a hand whisk to mix the eggs, sugar and almond extract together for a minute until foamy. Pour in the melted butter and continue to beat until combined. Gently fold in the flour, ground almonds and a pinch of salt.
Halve, stone and slice the peaches. Divide muffin mixture between 6 holes of a non-stick muffin tin. Top each with a blob of conserve or jam and arrange a few slices of peach on top. Scatter over the almonds and a little extra sugar, then bake for 20-25 mins until puffed up and golden. Serve warm with a spoonful of half-fat crème fraîche, or leave to cool. Best eaten the day they're made or frozen whilst still slightly warm for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium