Very Berry Summer Spice Muffins
Get ready to tantalize your senses! In today's recipe, I'll guide you through the process of making heavenly Very Berry Summer Spice Muffins. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to be easy-to-follow, ensuring that you achieve bakery-quality muffins right in the comfort of your own home.
Equipment
- oven
- 1 small bowl
- 1 large bowl
- 1 toothpick
- 1 6 cup jumbo muffin tin (or 12-cup regular sized)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1⅓ cups skim milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1½ cups fresh, ripe summer berries (I use a combination of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries and chopped red cherries with the pits removed)
For the crumb topping:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon each cinnamon and allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon each nutmeg and dried ground ginger
Instructions
- For the topping: Mix the light brown sugar, flour pecans and spices together in a small bowl and set aside
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and generously spray a 6-cup jumbo (or 12-cup regular sized) muffin tin with cooking spray. Mix the flours, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, flax, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and lemon juice; stir until just moistened, then fold in the berries.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the well-greased muffin cups. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the pecan mixture, and using just the tips of your fingers, press it down lightly into the batter.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for at least 5 - 10 minutes before removing from the pan. (these are GREAT while still warm!)
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Notes
Spice it Up: The warm spices in this recipe, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, add depth and complexity to the muffins. However, if you prefer a milder flavor, you can adjust the spice amounts to suit your taste.