Tuesday, October 13, 2009

TWD - Allspice Crumb Muffins


Mmmmm ... who couldn't love a spicy muffin topped with a crispy, buttery streusel? And so it was for this week's Tuesday with Dorie challenge hosted by Kayte of Grandma's Kitchen Table, who selected Dorie's Allspice Crumb Muffins.


I included blueberries in my muffin batter because I had a punnet of blueberries that needed a home, and these muffins seemed the natural place for them.

Overall, these muffins were soft and moist with just the right amount of spice, and the biscuity streusel topping was good enough to eat on its own (which is what I did with the pieces that fell off the muffins on unmoulding).


Honestly, you can't go wrong with this muffin recipe, which is one of the best I have ever tasted.


To see what the other TWD bakers thought of these muffins, visit the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll. If you'd like the recipe, buy Dorie's book, or visit Kayte's site.
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28 comments:

  1. Susan @ My Wholefood Family EssentialsOctober 13, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I love how something so simple can taste so good. Adding blueberries was a great idea!

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  2. PalidorOctober 13, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I absolutely love streusel topping. What delicious muffins you made!

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  3. Jules SomeoneOctober 13, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Hmmmm. I didn't love it. I wonder if I missed something.... Glad it was such a hit at your house!

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  4. HindyOctober 13, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Oh the bits of streusel are yummy! Blueberries is a great idea.

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  5. TammyOctober 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    blueberries would have been a great addition

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  6. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    They were delicious!

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  7. HeatherOctober 13, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    yummy! i love muffins!

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  8. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaOctober 13, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Wow, one of the best muffin recipes you've ever tasted? I must take note of this! :)

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  9. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    What a great idea to add blueberries! I bet they were extra delicious.

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  10. BrendaOctober 13, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    They sound delicious!
    And a big call there to say they are the best you've tasted, must be really special

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  11. nataliaOctober 13, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Ciao ! I wish I had added the berries too ! yours look so yummy !!

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  12. UnknownOctober 13, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Great idea on the blueberries! Yours look wonderful!

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  13. aforkfulofspaghettiOctober 13, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    oooh, oooh - with streusel, too? Perfect!

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  14. PaulaOctober 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Blueberries...oh yes. Why didn't I think of that? I agree about the yummy topping. Best part.

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  15. chocolatechicOctober 14, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    What a brilliant idea with the blueberries.

    How did that taste with the allspice?

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  16. Soy*BabyOctober 14, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Blueberries! Yummy! I wish I would have thought of that. I think blueberries would take these to the next level and beyond.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    anything with streusel, i'll polish it!
    heh :)

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  18. The Blonde DuckOctober 14, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I will eat anything with a strudel topping!

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  19. JayneOctober 14, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Loved the streusel topping, too. And blueberries sound like a great addition.

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  20. KayteOctober 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Oh, I think those blueberries sound very very nice with that crunchy topping. Going there soon, I promise. My favorite part each week is reading what people add or sub in the recipes...I file it all away for future reference! Yours look wonderful. Blueberries...what a great idea! Thanks for baking with me this week...always love to see what you are up to over here!

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  21. JenniferOctober 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    ohhhhhh, blueberries! Those sound So good!!!!

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  22. Susan @ SGCCOctober 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Your muffins look fabulous! What a great idea to add blueberries. A perfect match!

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  23. BabetteOctober 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Love the idea of blueberries. Yummy.

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  24. margotOctober 14, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Ooh, blueberries were a great idea! I'm glad you enjoyed them, I thought they were fantastic.

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  25. berkshireOctober 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    I made it but failed...

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  26. isaOctober 15, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    I love that you added blueberries, that is a wonderful idea!
    I agree about the topping - so delicious!

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  27. CakelawOctober 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Susan, these were amazing, weren't they!

    Thanks Palidor.

    Hi Jules, try the blueberries - these were good with blueberries.

    Thanks Clivia :)

    Hi Tammy, an accident rather than inspired, but good.

    Agreed Wendy.

    Hi Heather, so do I!

    LOL Lorraine - IMHO.

    Hi Jill - definitely moist and juicy.

    Hi Brenda - I am not always a huge muffin fan, but these were great.

    Thanks Natalia.

    Hi Nina, thanks.

    Agreed Ghetti.

    Romaine, wasn't the topping moreish??

    Hi Tanya, I liked it - but I have eclectic tastes.

    Hi Kim, I think adding fruit or berries of any kind would make these extra special.

    I am with you MAUC.

    Me too Duckie!

    Thanks Jayne.

    Hi Kayte, thanks for picking these - they were delish!

    Thanks Jennifer.

    Hi Susan, thanks.

    Hi Babette, the blueberries were good.

    Hi Margot, I agree with you!

    Oh no berkshire!

    Thanks Isa. Yes - the topping was fabulous.

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  28. limo hireMarch 18, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I made it for twice a time and they looks perfect...because of my mom is a cook and teach me...so i made it easily....

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