Langley Blackberry Muffins

Oregano's Note:

I found this recipe in a magazine article. This is a great use for blackberries that grow in abundance where we live. We pick the wild blackberries and spread them on cookie sheets and put them in the freezer. When frozen, transfer the berries to freezer bags. This way we always have plenty of berries to make muffins year-round.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 cup large flake rolled oats
• 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup frozen blackberrie (I fill up the glass measuring cup to brim full)

Directions:

1. Soak oats in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
2. Grease 12 muffin cups.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
4. Measure flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar into large bowl making well in centre.
5. Whisk egg, then stir in butter and extract.
6. Combine egg mixture with oat mixture before adding into flour mixture. Mix gently until almost combined.
7. Add frozen berries to batter. Do not over mix.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
9. Remove pan from oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before inverting the muffins onto a cake rack.

Reviews

[Chef de Sucre]

These were very good. I used whole wheat flour and fresh blackberries. They are a great breakfast muffin- not overly sweet at all. Thanks!

[HerbalElf]

These muffins were fantastic. The almond extract is a nice touch. I had some fresh berries to use up, and this was the perfect recipe! They're definitely best while they're still warm, but they still taste great the next day. I'll be making these a lot over the rest of the summer!

[qotw13]

I think I waited too long to review these, because I forgot all the changes I made! If I remember right, though, I used plain yogurt in place of the buttermilk, mostly whole wheat flour, reduced the sugar and used part brown (something like 1/2 C brown & 1/4 C white), and used applesauce in place of half of the butter. I also used mixed berries, rather than just blackberries. These were wonderful right out of the oven, and then the next morning, but were definitely better warmed up, and eaten within about 24 hours of being made. Will definitely make these again!