Clementine & Walnut Muffins

Even though we’ve bid farewell to the longest month of the year, winter still has its cold grip on everything. So whilst I may be eager for lighter, milder days spent sowing seeds, trimming & pruning the garden for the year ahead, I’m still resigned to the warmth & comfort of the kitchen. It’s not all bad though, winter citrus has brought me much joy lately.

I’ll admit, I’m a bit of an orange addict. Citrus cakes, tarts, curds & preserves, I’m all over it. Marmalade on toast would 100% be my last meal. But, there is another deliciously zesty way to enjoy some sweet orange at breakfast time, muffins. Whenever I’m feeling organised or need a simple, mindful bit of baking, I like to make a batch of muffins for the week ahead. These sweet little clementine & walnut muffins are full of flavour, have a wonderfully moist texture & are filling enough to see you through any morning. Clementines give much subtler, more delicate flavour than oranges here & paired with the creamy crunch of walnuts is just the best start to the day.