It’s been absolute ages since I’ve been able to participate in Tuesdays with Dorie! Between work responsibilities, my new gigs, family obligations and my travel adventures, I’ve been playing a perpetual game of catch-up. Last weekend, I found myself with a little time to breathe and snuck in some baking time to make this week’s TWD recipe, Allspice Muffins. Boy, am I glad I did!
The recipe, selected by Kayte of Grandma’s Kitchen Table, was ridiculously easy to make and the resulting muffins were fluffy, light and permeated with the heady fragrance of allspice. The muffins themselves were were very simply flavored with the allspice, lemon zest and a touch of vanilla. What really made them special was the buttery streusel crumb topping that finished them off. Prepared with butter, brown sugar and yet more allspice, it was oh, so delicious!
I have to say that I wasn’t expecting these muffins to be a good as they were. I’ve said many times that I’m more of a cupcake girl than a muffin maven. But, when I bit into one of these sassy little beauties, I was smitten!
If you’d like to try making these Allspice Muffins for yourself, the recipe can be found in Dorie’s book, Baking: From My Home To Yours, or on Kayte’s site. Also, if you have a few minutes, make sure to check out the TWD blogroll to see lots and lots more Allspice Muffins!
Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast and Brunch, Muffins, Biscuits and Scones, Recipes, Uncategorized
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On October 13, 2009 at 12:39am, Lori @ RecipeGirl said...
Hee hee- you probably liked them because they tasted more like a cupcake does, perhaps? Sometimes I taste muffins and think… ‘, this is rather cupcakey!’ They look delicious. I’m a big fan of spice cake kind of stuff.
On October 13, 2009 at 8:38pm, Susan said...
Hmmm. Come to think of it, they were rather “cupcake-like”. I’m not a big spice cake fan, but I really liked these a lot!
On October 13, 2009 at 1:16am, Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" said...
These were surprisingly great huh! I wasn’t sure if I was going to make them, they seemed kinda boring, and now that I have, I know I’ll be making them again! Try these people! =)
On October 13, 2009 at 8:39pm, Susan said...
I thought they’d be boring too, but they were anything but!
On October 13, 2009 at 1:38am, Wendy said...
Your muffin looks great, especially with the melty butter.
On October 13, 2009 at 2:17am, nina said...
Perfect company for these divine muffins…coffee and the morning paper!!!
On October 13, 2009 at 2:52am, laura said...
Ohhh I like cupcakes better too. But these look intensely delish! Might actually make some muffins
On October 13, 2009 at 3:06am, Cakelaw said...
These were good weren’t they! Definitely a pleasant surprise.
On October 13, 2009 at 3:20am, Coleen said...
That is one GORGEOUS muffin top…I love the muffin top the best.
On October 13, 2009 at 8:40pm, Susan said...
Thanks, Coleen! I like the tops best too.
On October 13, 2009 at 4:22am, Emily said...
I’m tempted to make these. Allspice isn’t used enough, in my opinion. They look fantastic!
On October 13, 2009 at 7:55am, Manggy said...
Hee, everyone seems to be raving about the top in particular! But doesn’t everyone love muffin tops? (heh, I have that skit from 30 Rock playing in my head…)
On October 13, 2009 at 8:41pm, Susan said...
Lol! How have you been, Mark? 😀
On October 13, 2009 at 8:16am, Ivy said...
They look perfect and so delicious.
On October 13, 2009 at 9:16am, Katrina said...
Your muffins look perfect. My favorite part is the streusel. That and the chocolate chips I added to mine. I actually didn’t even make muffins, I threw it all in a pan and made coffee cake!
On October 13, 2009 at 9:50am, vibi said...
I feel like its been a while since we’ve seen you at the TWD… but I realise after all that has happened to you… you could lack a tiny weensy bit of time! LOL LOL Those are a great comeback Susan!
On October 13, 2009 at 8:43pm, Susan said...
Thanks, Vibi! I’ve missed all of you. Hopefully, I can get back to my regular routine now.
On October 13, 2009 at 9:54am, Rosa said...
So tempting and delicious looking!
Cheers,
Rosa
On October 13, 2009 at 10:56am, Eliana said...
Your muffins look picture perfect Susan!
On October 13, 2009 at 12:32pm, Lucy said...
I love the shape of your muffins! They sure look good - the struesel top in particular: yummy
On October 13, 2009 at 2:00pm, Spike said...
Those look great, glad you were pleasantly surprised!
On October 13, 2009 at 3:30pm, Nina said...
Wow, your muffins look perfect! Love the melted butter-Yum!
On October 13, 2009 at 3:55pm, Margaret said...
These were quite tasty. Love Allspice. Yours look great with the big muffin top.
On October 13, 2009 at 5:41pm, Dolce said...
The top looks light and crunchy and the bottom, so soft…
On October 13, 2009 at 5:56pm, Jules said...
That looks just amazing. The added butter is just gilding the lily.
On October 13, 2009 at 8:44pm, Susan said...
You know what they say, “Everything’s better with butter!” 😉
On October 13, 2009 at 6:16pm, Jennifer said...
Wow, your muffins look AMAZING!
I hope that all of your new ventures and adventures are going well.:) You were missed!!!!
On October 13, 2009 at 6:18pm, Emily Rose said...
mine were delicious, but nowhere near as beautiful as yours! lovely pictures too!
On October 13, 2009 at 6:22pm, The Food Hunter said...
They look delicious. Perfect for the fall.
On October 13, 2009 at 8:11pm, lola said...
those look great! i love muffins.
On October 13, 2009 at 8:18pm, jayne said...
Beautiful job! I was surprised at how much I liked these, too.
On October 13, 2009 at 10:29pm, The Italian Dish said...
Susan you are one busy lady! I don’t know how you are juggling everything, but I hope you’re having fun! The muffins look great.
On October 14, 2009 at 7:40am, Kayte said...
OMW, yours are absolutely perfect. I love love love that top with the edge so prounounced and can just feel how it breaks off and melts in the mouth. I think you may be the winner this week…I think yours even out-Dorie Dorie! Thanks for baking with me…hope you get back in the kitchen as obviously your skills are being missed by someone! Beautiful photos.
On October 14, 2009 at 8:58am, Jeannette said...
what beautiful crumbs you have there!! 😀
Glad that you’re back for TWD
On October 14, 2009 at 9:58am, Hilary said...
I must be the only person who doesn’t like this recipe. I made them a few months back and didn’t enjoy them at all. I think I don’t like allspice as a predominant flavour. Yours look beautiful, though!
On October 14, 2009 at 10:08am, Natasha - 5 Star Foodie said...
Those muffins look just gorgeous and sound absolutely delicious! I’m a big fan of allspice, so I know I would really love them!
On October 14, 2009 at 10:27am, Simone (junglefrog) said...
Those muffins look amazing. I am actually more a muffin girl then a cupcake girl, so I just got to try these!
On October 14, 2009 at 12:10pm, ingrid said...
Oooo, looks good! I want that half with the butter melting into the muffin. PLEASE!
~ingrid
On October 14, 2009 at 2:42pm, Linda said...
First off, congrats on the writing and teaching gigs. I’m sure you really busy, but I hope you’re having a ton of fun!
Love how you topped the piping hot muffin with that pat of butter…you can never have enough butter! Beautiful job.
On October 14, 2009 at 2:57pm, Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen said...
The look so good, especially with butter! 😉 Very nice photos!
On October 14, 2009 at 3:28pm, pigpigscorner said...
The little hat is so cute!
On October 14, 2009 at 8:50pm, Jill said...
The muffin with the butter looks so tempting! I think these surprised a lot of people, including me. They were really good!
On October 14, 2009 at 8:50pm, pamela said...
Oh, yeah…that melting butter is so luscious looking! Loved these muffins!
On October 14, 2009 at 9:35pm, Megan said...
It’s been a long time since you’ve been around TWD-land. Glad to have you back! I’ve been reading your previous posts and just have one question for you - do you ever sit still?
On October 15, 2009 at 12:34am, AmyRuth said...
Home, I like that ….There’s no place like home and these precious little allspice muffins are so beautiful. Seriously, the photo of the lone muffin with that perfect top. Wow, incredible. You must have just grinned like a cheshire cat when you pulled that one from the pan. Just perfect.
AmyRuth
On October 16, 2009 at 3:55pm, Mansi said...
those muffins look gorgeous, but that’s pretty true for all your baked goodies!
btw, I’d like to invite you to send in some goodies for sweet celebration contest on my blog if u can! I’d be honored, actually:)
On October 16, 2009 at 8:46pm, The Duo Dishes said...
Must give these a try. Any and all things baked with apples are good.
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