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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

TWD Sunshine Citrus Muffins--with Dates


The first recipe I made from Dories cookbook was Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins. When I rubbed sugar and citrus zest together it was a life changing experience!
So if a recipe starts with rubbing sugar and zest together I know it will be a winner. And it was. What a perfect recipe to bring some sunshine in my kitchen. I think this recipe was a taste of Spring. It contained orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and lemon extract. I used dates instead of currants--delicious.
This is a recipe you will want to make often; next time I think I will make mini muffins. Whatever size they are excellent. Check Lauryn's blog Bella Baker for the complete recipe.

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17 comments:

  1. KayteMarch 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Those lemon/orange/lime/grapefruit sugar-rubbing recipes are my favorites, too! Just such a fun thing to do and the aroma is magical. Your muffins look perfect...this on the repeat list (regular) here!

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  2. TiaMarch 15, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    you're right. whatever size they are they are yummy. Including the loaf I made!
    Buttercreambarbie

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  3. SpikeMarch 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    The dates sound great! citrus is always so nice with them

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  4. steph- whisk/spoonMarch 15, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    what a good idea to use dates. they are my hub's favorite dried fruit, so i should try that sometime.

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  5. PeggyMarch 15, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I just loved rubbing that citrus with the sugar, didn't you? It did smell sooooo good. Your muffins are lovely.

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  6. NicoleMarch 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Hmm, I have a load of dates in the fridge, so maybe I will make these again! They were so good.

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  7. Bella BakerMarch 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I love that technique too of rubbing the zest into the sugar! Thanks for baking with me! Your muffins look great!

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  8. Amber MarieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love zest + sugar too! It's such a lovely smell and just promises to be good!

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  9. JoyMarch 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I agree with the zest and sugar - my favorites! Your cake plate is beautiful, too!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    These were a winner! I licked my fingers after rubbing together the sugar and zest - delicious!

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  11. HindyMarch 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Dates have a lovely rich flavour that would be perfect with citrus. Great addition!

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  12. mike509March 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful photograph - you really captured the essence of these.... and dates. A great addition!!

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  13. Valerie GamineMarch 18, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I love rubbing zest and sugar together too!
    Your muffins are beautiful, good idea to use dates instead of currants.

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  14. momgatewayMarch 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    amazingly delicious muffins ...

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  15. Lynne DaleyMarch 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I feel the same way-any citrus rubbed sugar mixture has to be divine. The dates sound great!

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  16. cocoa and coconut March 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love citrus at the moment, so this recipe is a great addition to my folder. Thanks

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  17. MimiMarch 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    These muffins had great flavor, but needed some fruit for texture. I like the idea of using dates.
    Mimi

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