St Dalfour-Inspired Madeleines
Soft, buttery, and perfectly golden — flavored with St Dalfour jam! 🍊✨
These delicate French sponge cakes are soft, buttery, and subtly infused with the sweet, fruity flavor of St Dalfour jam. Using the jam to flavor water gives the Madeleines a natural orange essence, making them a light, fragrant treat for any time of day.Ingredients (makes ~12 Madeleines)
- 2 large eggs
- 75 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp St Dalfour orange jam, mixed into 1 tsp warm water
- 100 g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 80 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tbsp milk
- Optional: zest of 1 orange
- Butter and flour for greasing the molds
Equipment
- Madeleine pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Butter and lightly flour the madeleine pan.
- Infuse the water with jam: Mix 1 tsp St Dalfour orange jam with 1 tsp warm water until smooth.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and jam-water until pale and slightly fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Fold in dry ingredients: Sift together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Add butter and milk: Gradually fold in melted butter and milk until smooth. Add orange zest if using.
- Rest the batter: Cover and refrigerate 30–60 minutes to help create the signature “hump.”
- Fill the molds: Spoon batter into the prepared pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, or until golden and springy to touch.
- Cool and serve: Remove from pan immediately, cool on wire rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Try other St Dalfour jam flavors (apricot, raspberry) for different fruity variations.
- Browning the butter before folding it in gives a richer flavor.
- Madeleines are best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.