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    Persian Love Muffins Recipe

    Published: Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: May 31, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine.

    Saffron and rosewater are a delightful combination in these Persian love muffins. They're soft, delicious, and have a truly unique flavor.

    Persian love muffins on a plate with a vase of flowers.

    We've got rave reviews on our Persian love cake and today I have Persian love muffins for you! These are perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day with your loved ones. They're easy to make and the flavors are so amazing!

    Table Of Contents:
    • Special muffins for a special day
    • What makes this recipe work
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Special muffins for a special day

    These muffins are such a delicious treat for Valentine's Day. To make this day and set up special, I used a debi lilly design™ vase and flowers. With bright colors and lively flowers, this makes such a nice addition to your special day!

    Whether you are looking to show love to your family, friends and neighbors or your best gal pals, are looking to make your home upbeat and lovely for Valentine’s Day, or simply want to treat yourself, Safeway's exclusive debi lilly design™ brand has high-quality, high-style pieces all at a value in the floral department.

    For gifting and creating special moments with family and friends this Valentine’s Day, you can find great products you are proud to enjoy and share with your family and friends in-store or online at Safeway which also offers Grocery Delivery & DriveUp & Go™ for convenient ways to shop!

    A bouquet of flowers with Safeway card.

    What makes this recipe work

    The main ingredients, including rosewater, cardamom, and saffron, make these Persian love muffins absolutely irresistible. The addition of chopped pistachios add a nice flavor and crunch. With a cup of freshly brewed tea, these muffins would be the perfect start to your day.

    In addition to offering such nice flavors, these muffins are so easy and simple to make. Just like our easy olive oil cake, you only need one bowl to make these muffins. It takes about 30 minutes to make them and you'll end up with fluffy and tasty muffins that are just sweet enough.

    A few Persian love muffins on a white background.

    Ingredients

    • Eggs - Make sure to use large eggs and have them at room temperature
    • Sugar - Regular granulated sugar works best for this recipe.
    • Oil - It's best to use neutral flavored oil such as vegetables or canola.
    • Milk - You can use whole milk or 2% milk.
    • Bloomed saffron - Saffron adds such nice color, flavor and aroma to these muffins. Follow my tutorial on how to bloom saffron in order to make the most out of your saffron.
    • Rosewater - A tablespoon rosewater is enough for this recipe. To learn more about rosewater and other ingredients used in Persian cooking, check out these 10 items you need in your Persian pantry.
    • Cardamom - Ground cardamom pairs very well with saffron and rose water.
    • Flour - Regular all purpose flour is best for this recipe.
    • Baking powder and salt - It's important to make sure that your baking powder hasn't expired.
    • Pistachios - This is optional, but adds a nice flavor to the muffins.

    I shopped at Safeway, but you can also find these products at the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Randalls, Shaw’s Supermarket, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin pan with liners.
    2. In a large bowl mix the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 5 minutes.
    3. Add in the oil and milk and mix for one minute.
    4. Add in the bloomed saffron, rose water and cardamom. Mix to combine.
    5. In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt. Add it to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
    6. Divide the batter between muffins liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
    Overhead shot of saffron muffins with pink roses on a white background.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long do these muffins keep?

    Persian love muffins keep well for 2 days if kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

    How can I know if the muffins are cooked?

    Insert a toothpick into the muffin and if it comes out with little to no crumbs.

    Should I use a hand mixer, a stand mixer or a whisk?

    You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to make this recipe. It's also possible to use a whisk, however, you're going to need some elbow grease to get the eggs and sugar all light and fluffy!

    Closeup shot of saffron and rose muffins.

    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Persian Love Muffins

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Saffron and rosewater are a delightful combination in these Persian love muffins. They're soft, delicious, and have a truly unique flavor.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 33 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine Persian
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 244 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup whole milk or 2%
    • 2 tablespoon bloomed saffron
    • 1 tablespoon rose water
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ½ cup chopped pistachios
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
    • In a large bowl mix the eggs and sugar until fluffy and light, about 5 minutes.
    • Add in the oil and milk. Mix for one minute.
    • Add in the bloomed saffron, rose water and cardamom. Mix to combine.
    • In another bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix to combine. Be careful not to over mix. Stir in the pistachios.
    • Divide the batter between the muffin liners. Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes.

    Notes

    To bloom saffron, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon ground saffron over 2 cubes of ice and let it melt at room temperature. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Shayna

      February 23, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Hi! What quantity of pistachios should we add? The amount is not listed in the ingredients 🙂 Thanks!

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