Florida Strawberry Muffins |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These muffins have just the slightest hint of key lime in them. If key limes are unavailable, use regular limes. The glaze is optional but really adds to the muffin. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced fresh strawberries |
2 teaspoons grated key lime rind |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup flour |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon key lime rind |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon key lime juice |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 muffin ingredients in large bowl and make a well in center.
2. Stir together egg, butter and half and half in a separate bowl and add to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
3. Fold in strawberries and key lime rind.
4. Spoon into paper lined muffin tins until they are three-fourths full. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 tablespoon streusel topping.
5. Bake at 375ยบ for 25 minutes. Cool muffins in pan for 10 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
6. Drizzle glaze over muffins.
7. Streusel: Combine all ingredients and stir until well combined and crumbly.
8. Glaze: Stir ingredients together until smooth.
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