Blueberry & Almond Muffins

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 180c/fan.

• step 2

  To make the almond paste mix ground almonds, sugar and eggs, until it makes a reasonably thick mix.

• step 3

  Next, in a large separate bowl cream the butter until soft and creamy.

• step 4

  Then scrape the almond paste into the butter and mix thoroughly.

• step 5

  Add the flour. The mixture will become very stiff but don't worry. Just add the milk and vanilla essence. Add the blueberries and mix carefully.

• step 6

  Spoon about a tablespoon of the mixture into the cupcake cases and place the tray into the centre of the oven.

• step 7

  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until slightly golden and a skewer comes clean out of the muffin when poked.

• step 8

  Take out of the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then enjoy with some fresh blueberries on the side.