Ahhhh yes, to relax after crafting and sewing for the Sweet Tea Challenge, at Thistlewood Farms, I think I'll enjoy a summer berry muffin and some iced tea ! The pink depression glass pitcher belonged to my late mother-in-law. By using a glass plate, I can see the pretty napkin that I made for the challenge. Come on over, for I have enough to share!
Here's my submission that I made for the challenge, and you can see how easy this project is by visiting my previous post here. You can also see all the submissions for the Thistlewood Sweet Tea Challenge there, too.
Summer Berry Muffins, adapted from Kitchen Scoops
I had to share the recipe for these muffins because they are so good! The batter was sturdy enough for the berries, and they didn't sink. I will be using this lovely recipe again, which reminded me of a moist, vanilla pound cake.
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup plus 6 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided use (I used Sparkling Sugar for sprinkling on top)
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, capped and quartered (I used raspberries)
1 cup fresh blueberries, stemmed
1 cup fresh blackberries (I needed to chop, as they were large)
1. Center an oven rack and preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. In a medium bowl combine all but about 2 tablespoons of flour
with the baking powder, salt and ½ cup sugar. In another bowl combine
milk, eggs, butter and vanilla. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the
dry just until mixed. Sprinkle the remaining flour over berries and
toss to coat. Fold berries into batter.
3. Spoon batter into 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of
the remaining sugar over the top of each muffin. Bake for 22 to 25
minutes or until muffins are light golden brown. Muffins will not test
done with a wooden pick because of fresh berries. Allow to cool 5
minutes before removing. Serve as desired or remove to a wire rack to
cool completely. Store muffins in a tin or glass sealed container
(plastic will make the muffins sticky) for up to 3 days.
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I wish I had one of these muffins for breakfast Kitty, they sound great:@)
ReplyDeleteOh...dear Kitty, what a delight to once again visit your lovely blog and see what you've been creating in both the kitchen and your sewing room this time! The berry muffins sound...ever so delicious {I love summertime berries...} and my, I love what you created... Wishing you a beautiful week and of course, sending you many hugs!
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I have been making berry everything Kitty, and these muffins sound so good! I love recipes that you can make from the pantry and that the berries don't sink to the bottom too! Happy week,
ReplyDeleteJenna
Your napkin is lovely! You are a talented crafter. The muffins sound great with 3 berries! Mmmm! I made your buttermilk pie last week and it sure was good. I've made several of your recipes over time and they are always good. (How do you stay so slim?!!!?)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Beth
The muffins sound delicious and healthy! The pink depression glass pitcher is beautiful. I am sure it conjures up many memories when you use it. I love your creation and am sure you will do well in the contest! Thanks for sharing, Lynn
ReplyDeleteNow these are my kind of muffin {{smiles}} I have thoroughly been enjoying th berries this year and I'm thinking I need to make some of these as I know I and my family would enjoy them. I know I have said this before, but you always share the most wonderful recipes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, dearest friend. Love to you!
I love your quilt! That is so cute! And the muffins sound perfect for a summer tea time. The iced tea is definitely out around here at the moment! The pitcher is wonderful! Have a wonderful...and hopefully cool...week, and thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
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These look delicious Kitty! I love that you mixed all the different berries. Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteMmmm...your summer berry muffins look wonderful, Kitty. A great combination of fruits to add together for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love that pitcher of your late mother-in-laws, quite unique.
For the next few weeks my husband and I will have our oldest daughters three boys here with us one on one, and the middle child loves to work in the kitchen so I am planning on making your Christmas jam with him while he is here.
I try and do the things that each child enjoys while they are with me.
I remember spending one on one time with my grand parents and enjoying their attention to me and the things in which I enjoyed, therefore, I try to do the same for my grandsons.
Have a wonderful God filled day~~
How sweet it is to read the comments as I scroll down and see how many other bloggers are making your recipes Kitty! You know I pin and bake a number of them myself. :-) A 3 fruit muffin sounds delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.
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How did I miss that sewing challenge? Sounds like it was a great day! Muffins are about my favorite cozy-homey treat, and there's nothing like berry muffins. Yummy! I'm starting to think about putting some treats in the freezer for out of town guests coming in for the wedding, so these look perfect for that. Thanks for the recipe, Kitty. xo Deborah
ReplyDeleteHow did you know I was dreaming of muffins today?!! I was thinking of a fresh strawberry one that I haven't made in a long time. Yum!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, oh your summer berry muffins look so delicious. Perfect treat with a glass of ice tea on a hot afternoon. And we sure have been having those hot afternoons, haven't we? I love your design for the challenge and so enjoyed that post too. Everyone really was creative using those fabulous fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the recipe. I will be saving this one for sure. I have a nice collection going from your wonderful posts.
Thanks for stopping by too. Have a wonderful week sweet friend and stay cool!!
Love to you, xo
Well, these just look so delicious, Kitty, in their pretty little paper cups! So cute on your patchwork napkin, too. I do think it would look very sweet as a pillow :) I am always looking for recipes with berries, as we always have lots growing here. Hope you get some relief from the heat soon. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteYour muffins look berrylicious Kitty and they're perfect served up with your pretty napkin! It's definitely iced tea weather here this week. :)
ReplyDeleteThose berry muffins look great now I know what to do with my berries thanks for sharing the recipe. With love Janice
ReplyDeleteWow, Kitty, your muffins with that pitcher of tea look sooo inviting! I loved seeing your craft challenge, and several of the other bloggers'. What a fun way of connecting with like spirits. Have a great week - relax and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteRita
oh these berry muffins look and sound yummy-licious! nom nom thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOOOO - sounds SO tasty! Sure do love that pretty napkin you made too.
ReplyDeleteWow those berry muffins look so good Kitty and I love the muffin cups! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J!
Enjoy the week.
Julie
Muffin and iced tea - perfect! Love that napkin, too.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try your muffins berry much, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteSorry, just couldn't resist the pun! HA!
Hi Kitty: Those muffins look amazing. I hope you entered and won at that challenge. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteYour summer berry muffins look delicious and I am sure they go very well with your iced tea served in that beautiful pitcher. You are very talented with your sewing too sweet Kitty. Thank you for visiting me and leaving such kind words. Happy Tea Day! Blessings, Karen
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteYour summer berry muffins look delicious and I am sure they go very well with your iced tea served in that beautiful pitcher. You are very talented with your sewing too sweet Kitty. Thank you for visiting me and leaving such kind words. Happy Tea Day! Blessings, Karen
Those Summer berry muffins look rather yummy! How refreshing your iced tea looks in that pretty pitcher. AND.....I know I have said it before....I love that napkin!
ReplyDeleteThe muffins look so delicious. Wish I could join you for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteKitty, These muffins sound and look so delicious! Three cups of berries must create a very moist and tasty muffin. The pink pitcher is so pretty too. That depression glass is so dainty, yet also sturdy enough to actually use every day. As I think more about these muffins I know I must make them! We love berry recipes. Linda
ReplyDeleteYum! Your summer berry muffins look wonderful, Kitty! I love a good muffin wth my tea or coffee. Your little napkin is really pretty; love the colours in it. I too have made several of your recipes. I am tempted to bake some muffins for the freezer but I think I have enough sweets in there for the time being. It's always a pleasure to have you share and join my little party, Kitty. Thank you and enjoy your week. xo
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Sandi
Wonderful muffins Kitty. Those are some cute muffin cups and to top it all off with iced tea is fabulous~ Thanks so much Kitty, sharing your sweet recipe at DI&DI. xo
ReplyDeleteKitty, what you make and the way you present it makes me want to jump through my monitor and eat everything.
ReplyDeleteCindy
The sweet tea challenge sounds so cool! I love the napkin you sewed. The depression glass pitcher is beautiful as well. Summer wouldn't be summer without sweet tea! lol!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terri
What an adorable napkin...and the berry muffins sound so delicious....
ReplyDeleteThe muffins looks yummy. I actually made blueberry and strawberry yesterday morning and carried a batch to my hair dresser! YUM! I love the napkin! So adorable. Happy Wednesday to you my friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that pink pitcher, Kitty - and it is always so much nicer when it belonged to a loved one! I sure wish I had kept my mom's etched pink depression glass cookie jar. I filled it with cookies every Friday for my little brother and sister for YEARS. I sure wish I had it - but I went through a weird contemporary black and white phase in the 80s and didn't treasure the old stuff for a few years. Big mistake, as you can imagine, how many things I let slip through my fingers. Ugh. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your muffin recipe, I have berries to use up. They just don't last long and, as you know, I have been busy - and not baking or eating at home much. Katie goes home from hospital today so maybe I will whip some of these up when I go to visit later today. My arms ache for little Vivian! ♥♥♥
Hugs and love.
I absolutely love that pink pitcher, Kitty - and it is always so much nicer when it belonged to a loved one! I sure wish I had kept my mom's etched pink depression glass cookie jar. I filled it with cookies every Friday for my little brother and sister for YEARS. I sure wish I had it - but I went through a weird contemporary black and white phase in the 80s and didn't treasure the old stuff for a few years. Big mistake, as you can imagine, how many things I let slip through my fingers. Ugh. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your muffin recipe, I have berries to use up. They just don't last long and, as you know, I have been busy - and not baking or eating at home much. Katie goes home from hospital today so maybe I will whip some of these up when I go to visit later today. My arms ache for little Vivian! ♥♥♥
Hugs and love.
These sound so delicious!
ReplyDeleteI’d love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Kitty, you have the best recipes! I will definitely give these a try. Your muffin papers are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have one of these wonderful muffins with my coffee. :)
ReplyDeleteYou always have the best food!
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteWow - these muffins get the "most berrylicious" award! I am printing another Kitty recipe right now! Thanks for sharing and linking.
Great looking muffins, a lovely napkin and a cool drink - all the makings of a wonderful afternoon.
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xo
I love your creative napkin, Kitty. Those muffins look delicious and refreshing with three kinds of fruit. In this weather iced tea sounds very good.
ReplyDeleteKitty:
ReplyDeleteBeatrix Potter would have really admired your baking skills. I think she would have tried to hire you overseeing her kitchen! She would of loved these muffins!
These look delicious. Our neighbors who are moving called me down to empty out their freezer and they have a ton of frozen blueberries. I think I will have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThe muffins sound so yummy and great timing because berries are so in season right now. Love the depression glass pitchers. Your napkin is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteDear Kitty, not only are you a wonderful cook, but you're a whiz with needle and thread, too. :) The napkin you made is just charming! I LOVE the ric-rac trim -- one of my favorites in summer.
ReplyDeleteI've already pinned this muffin recipe; it looks fairly easy and sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing, Kitty, and have a wonderful weekend!!
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post and it is featured on my blog today! Congratulations!
These muffins look delectable! I'm tempted to try and make them today they look that good :) Thank you for joining us at Dishing It & Digging It! Hope to see you back this week!
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