Sunday, May 17, 2009

Strawberry Streusel Muffins


The grocery store I go to has long tables stacked with tall rows of quart cartons of luscious looking, ruby red strawberries. They are right at the door as I walk in and they are the first thing I see. I cannot not see them. They beckon me; they sing their siren song. I just cannot pass them by. I draw closer, take a whiff and it's too late. At least one, more likely two, cartons of strawberries jump into my grocery cart and follow me home. That's the honest truth. Really. Well, maybe I've slightly exaggerated. Only about the siren song; strawberries really don't sing. Do they?


And then I have the most delicious task of finding a way to use them. I scanned Recipezaar and found Strawberry Sweetheart Streusel Muffins and they sounded just perfect for breakfast.

After the first bite, I knew these were a keeper. While the muffins are simple and lovely on their own, you must make the strawberry butter. Oh. My. Goodness. Sweet strawberry goodness in every mouthful. It's definitely the strawberry butter that brings these muffins right over the moon.

Makes me glad for lazy Sunday mornings and hot coffee.
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26 comments:

  1. BunnyMay 17, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    They're lovely Katy! Don't you just love finding ways to use strawberries!!

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  2. KatyMay 17, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I do! I love berries!

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  3. MeganMay 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Strawberries dont sing, they scream at you!!! I know cause they scream at me all the time! Love the muffins especailly with the strudle topping. YUM! And I love strawberry butter. Well, of course I love all butter but strawberry is up there in the favorites. ;)

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  4. Heather S-GMay 17, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    These are beautiful...I've been mesmerized by their song many a time :) Wish I had a sweet muffin to wake me up this morning :)

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  5. KatyMay 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I am snorting with laughter. So ladylike, I know.

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  6. Mary BergfeldMay 17, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I, too, am a fan of really good strawberries. When they become fragrant I can't resist purchasing them.

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  7. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Delightful pics, and now they are singing to me as well! Kathye

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  8. CristineMay 17, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Mmmm! Those muffins look fantastic!

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  9. AnjMay 17, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful muffins. Just right for a Sunday morning. What a way to start the day.

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  10. LindaMay 17, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Katy, These are such lovely little gems. And I love the idea of serving them with the strawberry butter. I have a hard time passing stawberries up in the store too.

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  11. HeidiMay 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, I want some of these! I love anything with streusel. I also couldn't pass the singing strawberries at the grocery store. They're great right now. I'm very sad my strawberry patch was a flop this year because we have had so much rain.

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  12. AshleyMay 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    For some reason, your posts have stopped showing up in my Google Reader! I don't know what happened - I just tried re-adding you and still nada. I hope I can get to the bottom of this so I don't miss out on any of these beautiful recipes!

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  13. KathyMay 17, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    OMGoodness, I can't wait to try these!!! Thanks for sharing :o)

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  14. Barbara BakesMay 17, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I have the same problem with strawberries! They jump into my cart too! I'll have to try the muffins!

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  15. KristenMay 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Oh no, strawberries definately have a song (they sing, I'm so delicious, please eat me!) :o) I'm just waiting for strawberry season to hit here (and it better be soon because I'm planning to use them for a wedding I'm contributing to in 2 weeks!) The muffins look divine!

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  16. LaraMay 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Oh wow! Those already look heavenly, but with strawberry butter I know those wouldn't make it more than a few minutes in our house. :)

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  17. Lyndas recipe boxMay 17, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    These look wonderful, Katy! I was wondering what to do with the strawberries that "jumped into my cart" at the store! I'll be try ing these!

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  18. teresaMay 17, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Oh my goodness gracious, has anything ever looked so good! Gorgeous!

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  19. KristaMay 17, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Oh wow! Those do look delicious. Especially with strawberry butter. Yum! I love strawberries too. I've got some calling my name in the fridge right now.

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  20. surfingtheworldcuisineMay 18, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    They look so soft and crumpy, they must taste great!!! Thanks for stepping by in my blog. You have really interesting recipes and I'm sure I'll come again!

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  21. Katherine Roberts AucoinMay 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    They look so moist and yes I am drooling all over my keyboard!

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  22. Donna-FFWMay 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    These look sensational. I love the streusel topping. Absolute perfection!

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  23. DebbieMay 18, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I just made some strawberry muffins myself. Now I want to try yours with the struesel topping! They sound wonderful!

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  24. Katy ~May 18, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    The muffins are good; I think it's the strawberry butter that makes all the difference in their deliciousness. I just want to take the butter bowl and go hide in a corner and eat it.

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  25. DeniseMay 18, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog. These look delish!!

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  26. Chats the Comfy CookOctober 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    These are the most special muffins. So good.

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