Showing posts with label lemon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lemon. Show all posts

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries!  I love, love, love them!  When I was little, we used to go blueberry picking every summer.  It is one of my favorite past-times.  My grandpa made these little cans that my sister and I could tie around our waists to collect our own.  This year I got to share the sweet tradition with my little guy.


I literally could not wait to start baking with them.  That afternoon I added about a cup of freshly picked blueberries to some Lemon Poppyseed Muffins I had planned to make using this mix.


It was a simple addition that made all the difference.


I would suggest sharing these with friends or making for a group because the glaze doesn't last but a day or so before dissolving into a sticky, soggy mess.  Afternoon treat, anyone?


We picked about 3lbs and I bought an extra 5lbs just to freeze.  I measured them out in 4 cup increments, rinsed and dried them, and tightly sealed them in freezer bags to be used during the months when the store-bought versions are small, tart, and expensive!


A few days later, I made Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins which I'll share with you soon. :)


The little guy picking his first blueberry and loving the morning adventure!  Now, if I could just get him to eat one fresh! ;)

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Simply Self Storage is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this week!


When I saw these Homemade Lemon Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting from Sally at Sally's Baking Addiction, I knew I had to make them for the party week!



Their light vanilla lemonie flavor is perfect for spring, and the yellow hue with blue sprinkles is the perfect color match for Simply SS!



I doubled Sally's recipe to make 24 cupcakes but still baked them a dozen at a time.  For the frosting, I made one batch plus another half.  I knew it would make way too much if I doubled it, and I still had some leftover!  But that's OK because it's stored in the refrigerator for snacking with pretzels or graham crackers.  :)

Check out the link above for the full Lemon Cupcake and Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe!  As a side note, when creaming the butter and sugar together for the cupcakes, make sure you beat the mixture for the full 2-3 minutes.  It will end up looking like whipped butter.  Also, only fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 of the way full or they will overflow...at least mine did.


Happy 10 Year Anniversary to Simply SS and congrats to my husband on all his hard work!
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