Monday, June 6, 2011

Blueberry Mango Muffins

The rain of spring has finally given way to the sun around here.  While the endless rain was somewhat irritating, it brought us nice fat blueberries this year and the sunshine is finishing the job by ripening them.


So when I had guests this past weekend, I couldn't wait to use some of those early blueberries in muffins for an outdoor brunch.  I love that this recipe doesn't require any gadgets other than bowls and a spoon, so it's quick and easy. 
In the interest of getting more fruit into our diets, the next time I make it, I think I'll try increasing the total amount of fruit from 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups, because it's all about the fruit!




Blueberry Mango Muffins



1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, + extra
2 eggs

1/2 cup blueberries, washed
1/2 cup fresh mango cut in small chunks
squeeze of lemon

Preheat oven to 400.  Butter 12 muffin pan.

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Lightly whisk the eggs.  Pour the vinegar into the milk, then mix with the eggs and butter.  Using only 10-12 strokes with a large spoon, combine the dry and wet ingredients.  Add the fruit and lemon and mix with 2-3 strokes of the spoon.  It will be lumpy!

Fill the muffin tin 2/3 full and bake for 20 minutes.  Enjoy at an al fresco brunch!







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9 comments:

  1. Looks amazing, Krista!The mango in with the blueberries is pure genius. :) I want to be one of your guests! You always come up with the neatest menus for them...

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  2. Elizabeth, I would love to have you as a guest! This is such a nice time of year for eating on the patio. It makes everything taste special.

    ~ Krista

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  3. Oh, wow. I haven't had my coffee yet. I hear it brewing, and all I can think about is how well a nice hot cup would go with one of these muffins. Ooh... torture! Can I be a guest, too, Krista?

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  4. What a great taste combo this will be! Can't wait to try them, Krista.

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  5. Come on over, Julie! I ate a leftover muffin for breakfast, and I have to say that they were just right with tea. Coffee would work, too!

    ~ Krista

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  6. I love mangoes, Mary Jane. They're so sweet and they go well with blueberries.

    ~ Krista

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  7. Krista, a lovely taste of the islands. How perfectly spring and lovely. Yum. Can't wait to try them!
    ~Avery
    AveryAames.com

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  8. Avery, they're simple but the mango and blueberries give them a little lift without overpowering them.

    ~ Krista

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  9. What a great combination of flavors. I also really like the vinegar-milk change up from buttermilk. Perfect timing for blueberries, too. I can't wait to try these. Thank you, Krista!

    ~ Cleo Coffeehouse Mystery.com
    Cleo Coyle on Twitter

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