Macadamia and Davidson’s Plum Muffins

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Moist muffins studded with crunchy macadamia nuts and tart Davidson’s plum, offering a taste of Australia's native bush flavors. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup Davidson’s plum puree until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, then spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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