All tagged lemon
Bakery muffins have such an appeal. The exotic flavor combinations, the giant proportions in pretty papers, the streusel or sugar covered domes... I decided to step up my muffin game and create a bakery worthy muffin for my loved ones right here at home! A sweet and lemony batter studded with white chocolate chunks and crunchy turbinado topping make a perfect excuse to stay in and linger at the breakfast table just a little longer.
After indulging in so many wonderful treats on our vacation, I wanted to make something just as fantastic for my family once we returned home (and back to reality). We didn't have much on hand but I knew I could whip up a batch of yummy scones by the time a pot of coffee finished brewing. The freshly squeezed lemon juice in both the batter and glaze make these light and tender scones remarkable!
When looking for a light & simple summer treat, this bright, lemony sugar cookie is just what you need. Using a clever technique from a vintage cookbook gives this soft and airy sugar cooks its crispy exterior, but the tangy sweet glaze is really what makes us smile!
Spring is in the air and berries are starting to make their way back onto grocery store shelves. Even though it's a bit early to make jams and jellies, or even cobblers or shortcake, I was chomping at the bit to incorporate some into a new recipe. These lemon donuts with fresh blackberry glaze were the perfect combination of flavors for a spring breakfast treat. Don't let the bright purple color fool you, there's no artificial dyes here. Just plump, juicy blackberries. Oh, and trust me... you'll want to use the reduction technique with every berry-flavored frosting or glaze from now on!
Perfection in pie form! We ate slice after slice for three days; every bite was as delightful as the first. Velvety tart filling on a mildly sweet shortbread crust that made everyone smile with satisfaction. Meyer Lemons are truly the star of the citrus family!
When it comes to desserts, chocolate and vanilla are well and good but lemon is the underdog I love to root for! I've been in search of a perfect lemon bar... that precise balance of sweet and tangy, creamy and crumbly. Now that I've found the secret, I'll NEVER waste my time with another version again!
