Tag: Raspberry

Springy Raspberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Are a Great Way to Start Your Day!

Springy Raspberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Are a Great Way to Start Your Day!

Spring is here! When the weather begins to warm up I am ready to transition from soups and comfort foods to cooking and baking with fresh fruits and vegetables. These scones are springy and sweet – and so simple to make and delicious to eat!…

Pretty in Pink!  Bake Raspberry Sugar Cookies

Pretty in Pink! Bake Raspberry Sugar Cookies

Pretty in Pink! These cookies are a fun twist on the original sugar cookie recipe. To intensify the flavor – and to add a beautiful color, freeze dried raspberries are mixed into the dough. Use heart shaped cookie cutters to create Valentine treats. They are…

Treat Your Family  – Bake  Valentine’s Day Muffins This Weekend

Treat Your Family – Bake Valentine’s Day Muffins This Weekend

Delicious Raspberry Lemon Muffins


Love muffins – and these are a favorite! What’s not to love when you combine lemon and raspberry flavors into a muffin? Recipe below:

Raspberry Lemon Muffins

We have been making these muffins for years – perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Muffins
Servings: 12 Muffins
Author: Mary Beth

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup frozen whole raspberries (not in syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray bottoms only of 12 muffin cups with nonstick spray or place muffin liners in muffin cups.
    In small bowl, combine yogurt, oil, lemon juice and egg whites.  Blend well, set aside.
    In medium bowl combine 3/4 cup sugar and lemon zest.  Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers until fragrant.  Add flour, baking powder, and salt.  Mix well.  Stir  in frozen raspberries.
    Add  yogurt mixture to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.  Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.  Sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon sanding sugar (or sugar sprinkles).
    Bake at 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown and toothpick  comes out clean when inserted.  Immediately remove from muffin pan.  Serve warm.
    Can substitute blueberries for raspberries.
Happy Valentine’s Day !
Rhubarb Raspberry Crostata

Rhubarb Raspberry Crostata

I still have a bit of rhubarb ready to pick in my garden. My favorite rhubarb recipe is Rhubarb Cake, but I decided to try Ina Garten’s Rhubarb Raspberry Crostata. It was delicious!!!! You make the pastry in the food processor and then refrigerate for…

Raspberry-Lemon Muffins

Raspberry-Lemon Muffins

These are some of my favorite muffins! I love the raspberry and lemon flavors together, and of course the crunchy sugar on top is the perfect finish. This would be delicious to serve for your Easter Brunch.