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Allspice Crumb Muffins

By Lorraine

Allspice is one of those spices less common than cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. It imparts a warm flavor similar to those and adds a lovely note to these delicious Allspice Crumb Muffins. Conjuring thoughts of autumn, they are perfect for breakfast or snacking with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.Allspice is one of those spices less common than cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. It imparts a warm flavor similar to those and adds a lovely note to these delicious Allspice Crumb Muffins. Conjuring thoughts of autumn, these crumb-topped muffins are perfect for breakfast or snacking with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.

 

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Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk.Did you think allspice was a blend of different spices? It sounds like that by its name. Also called pimenta or Jamaica pimenta or myrtle pepper, allspice is the dried berry of the unripe fruit.

In the United States, allspice is used mainly in desserts. In other cuisines it is is a most important ingredient, especially in Jamaican and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Ground allspice is used in both the crumb topping and in the batter of these yummy muffins. It is not strong or overwhelming but imparts a mild warm flavor to these slightly crowned muffins.

Making the crumb topping

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk.

To Make the Streusel: Put the flour, brown sugar and allspice in a small bowl and whisk together to blend. 

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk.

Add the bits of cold butter and cut in with a pastry blender or your fingers until crumbly. Set aside in the refrigerator.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Use a nifty microplane to zest the lemon. I also use it to grate cheese and nutmeg.

Making the muffins

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. In a large measuring bowl or mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice and salt. 

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Stir in the brown sugar, making certain there are no lumps.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. In a another glass measuring cup or another mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla extract together until well combined.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with the whisk or a rubber spatula, gently but quickly stir to blend. Do not over mix, the batter will be lumpy.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Stir in the lemon zest, if you’re using it.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. I like using these silicone baking cups because food pops right out with no sticking. Do not overfill or the batter will spill over. I think I got about 16 muffins.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk. Sprinkle some streusel over each muffin, then use your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the batter. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a thin knife inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.

 

Easy recipe for Allspice Crumb muffins perfect for breakfast or snacking with coffee, tea or a cold glass of milk.

 

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Allspice Crumb Muffins

source Baking from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan

INGREDIENTS

For the Streusel:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits

 

For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS

Getting ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter or spray the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan or fit the molds with paper cups. Alternatively, use a silicone muffin/cupcake liners which needs neither greasing nor paper cups. Place the muffin pan on a baking sheet.

To Make the Streusel:

Put the flour, brown sugar and allspice in a small bowl and sift them through your fingers to blend. Add the bits of cold butter and toss to get irregularly shaped crumbs. Set aside in the refrigerator for the moment. (You can make the crumbs up to 3 days ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator.)

To Make the Muffins:

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice and salt. Stir in the brown sugar, making certain there are no lumps. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla extract together until well combined. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with the whisk or a rubber spatula, gently but quickly stir to blend. Don’t worry about being thorough–the batter will be lumpy, and that is just the way it should be. Stir in the lemon zest, if you’re using it.

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle some streusel over each muffin, then use your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the batter.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a thin knife inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold.

Allspice is a versatile spice that can be used in sweet and savory dishes. It is an ingredient used in one of our most popular posts, Unstuffed Cabbage Soup adding to and bringing out the warm and delicious flavor of all the other ingredients.

 

Do you like stuffed cabbage rolls but not the work and mess? Unstuffed Cabbage Soup is super easy and has all of the tastes you love. It is delicious! Serve a piping hot bowlful with cornbread if you would like.

 

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Comments

  1. Ann Thompson says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Yum, look good. You always bake the best looking things.

    Reply

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