![]() They taste just like the ones you’d get from an upscale bakery. This recipe yields a dozen light, fluffy, tender muffins. I love chocolate, but there’s something about the sweet, slightly tangy flavor of the lemon paired with the crunchy, almost nutty flavor of the poppy seeds that is divine. Lemon + poppy seed is one of my favorite combos. They’re moist, fluffy, and full of fresh lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds.įor some more delicious muffins, try Banana Oatmeal Muffins, Double Chocolate Chip Muffins, or Classic Bran Muffins. Then, warm them up in the microwave and enjoy.You can whip up a batch of these bakery style lemon poppy seed muffins in just 45 minutes. To freeze, place the muffins in a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to four days. Muffins are always best when eaten straight out of the oven, however, it’s difficult to eat twelve muffins no matter how delicious they are. How Long will Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Last? Furthermore, ingesting poppy seeds via muffins or bagels will not induce any heightened state of being. Since it’s really difficult to predict predict if the seeds have been in contact with opium, it’s best to avoid ingesting poppy seeds a few days before any drug testing. The only explanation is that somehow during harvesting, they may become coated by or absorb the opium. While Poppy Seeds themselves do not contain opium, there are rare cases where ingesting the seeds before drug testing can turn out a false positive. The Seinfeld Defense: Do Poppy Seeds Contain Opium?įans of Seinfeld may remember the episode where Elaine tests positive for opium and is held back from going to Africa for a work trip. Stop to remove the seeds as you see them or the flesh will tear. Divide the batter evenly between twelve lined muffin cups and top with a thin slice of Meyer Lemon.įor the muffin toppers, use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the lemons crosswise then cut the slices in half again. The muffin batter will be quite stiff but I assure you, it will bake up nicely. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Next, sift all the dry ingredients together in a separate large bowl. Go ahead and use either sour cream or Greek yogurt…or a combination of both! The dairy component is there to add extra moisture to the muffins. Then, the rest of the liquid ingredients are gradually mixed in, including the lemon zest and juice. Every great ‘cake’ starts with creaming the butter and sugar together until the mixture turns a lighter colour. Let’s be honest, muffins really are cupcakes in denial. How to Make Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Orange Poppy Seed Muffins are very popular in other parts of the world, so why not use Meyer Lemons as a citrus substitute? The flavour is quite similar! I love any muffin with citrus in it, and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are no exception. My Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin InspirationĮven though I love baking muffins, I recently noticed that there were very few muffin recipes on the blog. The current popularity of Meyer Lemons can be attributed to two culinary icons Alice Waters and Martha Stewart. The lemons were collected and introduced to the US in 1908 renamed the ‘Meyer’ lemon after the ‘agricultural explorer’ Frank Meyer. This native Chinese citrus is a hybrid between a citron (lemon with really thick skin) and the mandarin orange.Īs citrus is not a common Chinese ingredient, these guochan ningmeng were purely ornamental in nature. Meyer Lemon season typically runs November through to March though each season may differ slightly. Since they are sweeter and less acidic than Eureka or Lisbon Lemons, they make a sweet and decorative topping for these poppy seed muffins. They have a slightly rounder shape with a fragrant deep yellow skin that often turns toward orange when mature. These little guys aren’t your typical year round garden variety lemons. Besides providing much needed vitamin C and warding off scurvy, citrus in winter always makes me smile. I always keep the fridge well stocked with Blood Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Tangelos, and Bright Navel Oranges. While we’re deep in the clutches of Winter’s frosty grip here in Canada, citrus season is in full swing in warmer climates. Spread them with a generous portion of Meyer Lemon and Ginger Marmalade and let the sunshine in! Made with sweet Meyer Lemons and blue poppy seeds, they bake up fluffy and moist. They’re the perfect breakfast bite during the winter citrus season. Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffinsīrighten up your morning with these brilliant citrus poppy seed muffins. They’re packed full of bright lemon flavour with a secret ingredient that keeps them moist all day long. These Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are like little bursts of sunshine on a cloudy day.
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