Calendula Corn Muffin Recipe

These are delicious made with fresh corn on the cob, but frozen corn will work too!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Sunbest Calendula Petals (about six blossoms)

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture in small increments, alternating with buttermilk.
  4. Add corn, cheese, and calendula petals and stir until just combined. 
  5. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.