The original recipe is for "Spiced pear muffins". I put all sorts in the basic muffin mixture, from chocolate chips and ginger to mixed berries and sometimes just a dash of vanilla extract and sultannas. There are no rules, just go with the flow...
Spiced pear muffins - makes 12
You will need:
150g plain flour
100g rolled oats
150g caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
125ml natural yogurt
125ml vegetable oil
2 eggs whisked
1 large pear, peeled, cored and diced
6 tsp demerara sugar
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/gas mark 6, line a 12 hole muffin tray with muffin cases.
Mix together the flour, rolled oats, caster sugar, baking powder and spices in a large bowl.
Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the yogurt, vegetable oil and eggs, gently mix together. Add pear and fold in.
Divide the mix between the muffin cases and sprinkle demerara sugar over each one.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes before removing and leaving to cool slightly before making a brew and sitting down to a deliciously warm muffin... It is recommended to put your feet up whilst eating these muffins...though not compulsory!
The muffins in the picture have a mixture of blackberries, cranberries and blueberries in them with a dash of vanilla extract. I usually have a bag of frozen fruit in the freezer and put about 100g in the muffin mixture.
Other than making muffins, I have made a start on the cowl for the jumper dress. I will have to stitch the cowl to the dress as it slips off my shoulders when I wear it now and I find this a bit annoying. The cowl pattern can be found HERE and the wool I am using is Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran in charcoal.
I'm happy to hear that I have inspired some of you with the potholder pattern... I just used various makes of double knitting yarn and a 3.5mm hook. Heather over at Vintage Grey has also been using this potholder pattern and you should pop over there to see her lovely creations.
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| Vintage potholder pattern can be found HERE |
I got up at 6.30am this morning and made my husband a poached egg on toast and a coffee for breakfast, and I'm making a roast chicken dinner this evening...not to mention the freshly baked muffins... I'm hoping he will remember all this loveliness when I decide to take another week off work in the future; being a lady of leisure is suiting me very well!
mmm, I can almost smell those delicious muffins! thanks for sharing the recipe too!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just bought today my first muffin form! Will try your recipe. THanks.
ReplyDeleteI love making muffins and ever since I started making them I put in the basics plus whatever there is leftover at home, fruit, nuts, cooked vegies, olives, coconut, chocolate. They are always eaten quickly and with happiness!And they don't cost the earth!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic wife you are! You can't beat the smell of fresh coffee and muffins in the house,let alone a yummy roast. You must truly be delighting his senses. I'm sure he can't wait to get home tonight! Thanks for sharing the recipe, and I really think the lovely cowl will look fab when all stitched up. Have a wonderful day x
ReplyDeleteThe muffins looks so delicious, and scrummy. Definately a bake for me. thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteWow your potholder is gorgeous, I love the colours. I couldn't use it as a pot holder, far too pretty, and would have it hanging on a wall as a decoration.
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Oooh sounds like an awesome muffin recipe. I'll have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the cowl. I'm sure it'll look great. Lovely potholder; far too nice to use it as such though :)
These sound and look lovely, I like the addition of oats, muts try them soon.
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for the recipe, must give these a try. Your cowl is looking is looking good so far....hope it works out as It's a gorgeous dress.
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I need to bookmark one of those recipe ingredient converters for our measurements for here in the US. They look YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteHave a JOYful evening!!
Made the pear muffins - thanks to your recipe. They were delicious. Shall be making more.
ReplyDeleteMade the pear muffins - thanks to your recipe. They were delicious. Shall be making more.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear the muffins turned out for you... thank you for letting me know x
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