Almond-Flavoered Blackberry Muffins

I know more blackberries muffins......I`m still picking blackberries, but not that many , I know your wanting a cobbler right,....maybe I might have that next.....

This recipe was found in the 1001 Muffins, Biscuits, Doughnuts, Pancakes, Waffles, Popovers, Fritters, Scones and other quick breads......( Can you tell I like this book)

                                Let`s get started

                                                 Rinse and dry 2 cups blackberries, ( fresh)

                                      Preheat oven to 400 degrees...

                                           lightly grease or line paper baking cups
                                         aka cupcake holders....twelve 2 3/4 size muffin cups

                                             the dry ingredients;
                                              2 cups all-purpose flour,
                                             2 teaspoon baking powder,
                                            1/2 teaspoon salt
                                            I forgot to mention use a large bowl

 

fold in the berries

 

 

now the wet

in medium bowl

cream ;

1/2 cup butter or margarine( 1 stick)

and 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

until smooth.

Beat in 2 teaspoons Amaretto liqueur or almond extract

Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time,

beating vigorously after each addition

Beat in 1/2 cup heavy cream

 

 

combine the two wet into the dry

spoon into prepared muffin tin

bake for 15-20 minutes or

until wooden toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean

Cool in pan for 5-7 minutes

 

 

now ENJOY!

 

plus this book also has a recipe for Ginger Cream

to put on the top of the muffin

 

Ginger Cream

Makes 2 cups

 

1 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground ginger

 

In medium bowl, using a whisk of electric mixer

on high speed, beat cream foamy before adding the

sugar and ginger.

Continue beating until soft peaks form

Cover and chill until ready to use.

 

 

Blackberry Muffins

                                        Blackberries, Blackberries , Blackberries, Blackberries
                                     Yes, I have lots of berries....
                                             Hhmmmm , what to make?
                                                Cobbler, more biscuits( those were good, by the way)
                                                       I found a few recipes in the 1001 muffins, Biscuits, Doughnuts,
                                                               Pancakes, Waffles, Popovers, Fritters, Scones and
                                                                         other quick breads

                                                                              Can you tell I like quick breads?


                                                  So I decided to make just plain Blackberry Muffins

                                                              So lets start,

                                                                The dry ingredients

 

Sorry about the blurriness

In large bowl, Blend together;

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

( not much ,huh)

 

now the wet

 

 

In Medium bowl beat;

3 large egg yolks( just the yolks, the next step will include the whites, I promise)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

2/3 cup milk

 

 

now the egg whites,

in a small bowl, beat the 3 egg whites

until stiff , but not dry

 

 

 Fold in 1 cup of fresh blackberries,

that have been rinsed and dried

 

 

mix the egg yolk mixture with the dry ,

just until moistened

 

 

 Gently fold in the egg whites

Spoon the batter into prepared

muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full

 

 

Again sorry for the blurriness

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden brown

or if wooden toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean

at 400 degrees.

Cool in pan on wire rack for 5-7 minutes.

 

 

Serve warm , or invert onto rack to cool completely.

Top with Caramel Topping

 

 

Caramel Topping

Makes 1 -1 1/4 cup

 

1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup

6 oz caramel candies

1/4 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup toasted nuts or semisweet chocolate chips

 

In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, caramel candy, and milk.

Set the pan over medium heat and stir constantly, until

the candy is melted

and the sauce is very smooth.

Stir in nuts and serve warm or at room temp.

( do not chill before serving)

 

 

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

Blackberry Biscuits

What????? Blackberry biscuits....Really I cant believe it.....

Yup , found a recipe for Blackberry biscuits...they taste like blackberry heaven....with the whipped cream-cheese topping....

This recipe was found in the 1001 muffins ,biscuits ,doughnuts ,pancakes, waffles, popovers, fritters, scones and other quick breads...in the biscuit section....

go pick some nice juicy blackberries,

or go get them at your local grocery store

either way,

yum,yum

 

 

 In large bowl, blend together ;

1 cup all-purpose flour,

1/4 cup graham flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder,

1/4 cup sugar

12 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup heavy cream,

1/2 cup berry flavored yogurt( huh ,yum),

stirring just until the dough holds together

 

( Do Not Over mix)

.

 

Stir in 1/2 cup blackberries

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface

and knead 7-8 times( a work-out)

 

 

Using a rolling pin, roll out into 1/2 inch thickness

Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out as many biscuit as possible, rework scraps.

 

Place biscuits 1-inch apart on un-greased

baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown

Serve warm with Whipped Cream-cheese topping

( recipe follows)

 

 

Now sit down and enjoy these muffins

with some hot tea or a cup of coffee.....

 

 

As promised

Whipped Cream-Cheese topping

makes 1 1/4 cup

 

1 small ( 3 oz) package cream cheese, at room temp.

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon evaporated milk

 

In medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar and beat

until smooth. Add the vanilla and the milk

and continue beating until smooth.

 

I hope ya

ENJOY!