Simnel Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Tip the fruit into a bowl, add the zest and juice and microwave on medium for 2 minutes (or leave to soak for 1 hour).
2. 2
   Line a 12 hole deep muffin tin with paper cases.
3. 3
   Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius Beat together the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, spices and milk until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the fruit and mix together well.
5. 5
   Half fill the muffin cases with the mixture.
6. 6
   Divide the marzipan into 12 equal pieces, roll into balls, then flatten with your thumb.
7. 7
   Put one into each muffin case and spoon the rest of the mixture over.
8. 8
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, until risen and golden.
9. 9
   Beat together the icing sugar and orange juice to make icing thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
10. 10
    Drizzle over the cooled muffins, then top each with jelly beans or chocolate mini eggs.