My little dumplings
They caught me the instant I walked into the supermarket. Meyer lemons I squealed! (yes unfortunately I did let out a squeal) J. grabbed a bag without my even asking, he is quite aware of my Meyer lemon obssession. I had no idea they were available. If you have never had one you just must. When they are available I use them constantly, fish, chicken, I slice them thinly and bake them with the dish and then eat them up. You can eat the peel and all. And desserts….oh desserts.
I had been considering an orange, blueberry, almond recipe from the cookbook “Baked, new frontier in baking” by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito. I really enjoy their cookbooks. Anyway better than orange would be Meyer lemon muffins!
MMMMMMMMMMMMeyer!
Just my luck that it snowed
today so I got to stay home
and bake the muffins!
I changed a few things
besides adding the Meyers.
I added more ground
almond and almond extract.
J said these were the best
muffins he’s ever had.
He doesn’t care for cakes
and muffins that much so
it said alot. I will be making
these again!
zest of 1 Meyer lemon
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, next time I will try lemon juice (Meyer of course)
1/2 c milk
2 egg whties
4 Tb melted butter (let cool)
1/2 tsp almond extract
Whip the above ingredients together. In a separate bowl mix together:
1/2 c ground almonds
2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
Add the wet ingredients to the dry until just combined. Add 3/4 c blueberries to the batter. If you are using frozen blueberries, rinse well and toss with flour. Preheat the oven to 375 and grease 12 muffin tins. Fill the tins 3/4 with batter and decorate the top with sliced almonds if you want. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 15 mins and then remove to a wire rack.
Lovely flavor.
Now I’m off to make lemon curd! Meyer lemon curd that is! And then…I’ve heard that you can grow citrus trees inside……
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These muffins! These sound divine! You know I don’t know what a Meyer lemon is (as in the difference compared to regular lemons) but I’ve been seeing recipes pop up for them all over. I think it’s about time I give them a try!
Again, your muffins look and sound very tasty and the picture is so inviting. Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice day!
You have to try Meyer lemons! They are a combination of lemon and orange…somewhat. It’s hard to describe, there’s almost an herby quality to them. This must be their time of year because I’ve seen talk of them on other blogs right now too. I’ll be watching to see if you come up with some creative use for them!
I love meyer lemons! I am actually working on a recipe with them now! Love your muffin recipe. I have never had meyers with blueberries…sounds like a fabulous combo.
Aren’t they just the best?! I hope you post your recipe if it turns out….and even if it doesn’t. I learn alot from my misadventures too!
Meyer lemons? That’s interesting! Would love to give it a try some day! Your muffins look delish..!! I love your addition of blueberries toooo!! om nom nom
Thanks. If you find Meyer lemons definitely buy them. They work for sweet or savory.
It’s pretty obvious why you love these lemons if they make such luscious muffins 😀
Look simply divine and perfect for an on the bus brekkie!
Cheers
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Yes they certainly could be called luscious! I’m going to have to take a look at your recipes choc chip uru!