Lemon Zucchini Muffins

Lemon is one of my favorite flavors, which makes this a special muffin. I wanted the lemon flavor to stand out so the lemon syrup or icing on top is a must.



Yields: 12 muffins
Oven: Pre-Heat oven 425 degrees

Bake Time: Total baking time 16 minutes
Bake: Bake first 5 minutes at 425 degrees - turn down oven
            Bake the last 11 minutes at 375 degrees

Dry Ingredients:
1 3/4 c. soft white or pastry flour (300g)
3/4 c. sugar (145g)
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

1c. small shredded zucchini (packed and drained) (160g)

Wet Ingredients:
1 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
2/3 c. milk (162g)
1/3 c. canola oil (86g)
zest of 1 lemon - save juice for the syrup
1 tsp. ginger

Lemon Syrup
1/4 c. lemon juice (juice of one lemon) (61g)
1/4 c. sugar (50g)

Directions:

• In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients, except the shredded zucchini.
• In another bowl mix the wet ingredients.
• Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini at the end.
• Note: The batter will be thin so don't be worried. Scoop out the batter into prepared muffin tin. Use a #12 scoop or 1/3 of a cup. You may use paper linings or grease your pan well so they don't stick.
• Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours
• Bake for total of 16 minutes, the first 5 minutes at 425 degrees and the last 11 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Remove from the oven and cool
• Brush with the lemon syrup or drizzle lemon icing on top

Directions for Syrup
Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a pan on the stove and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, if you want it more like icing add some powder sugar.

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