boiled blueberry muffins

Yes, I know: they sound bizarre.  But they are good.  And even better, they are good for you.  If you are a fan of muffins that are more like unfrosted cupcakes, these are not for you.  Don't get me wrong, I love those kind of muffins.  Problem is, if I make them, I eat them.  So I figured I'd make muffins I wouldn't feel guilty about polishing off.

The original recipe calls for raisins and only whole wheat flour.  Alaina ADORES blueberries, and I had just picked up a large quantity of dried blueberries (thanks, Winco!), so I used those instead.  I also used flax meal and buckwheat flour in addition to whole wheat flour.  Go grains!

boiled blueberry muffins


1 1/2 c. dried blueberries (or other dried fruit of your choice....I would cut larger fruits [apricots, cherries, etc.] to raisin size)
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. honey (or agave nectar)
1/2 c. butter

Bring the above ingredients to boil.  Simmer for two minutes.  Remove from heat and let sit for about an hour.
In the meantime:

1 c. whole wheat flour
1/3 c. buckwheat flour
1/3 c. flax meal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Sift above ingredients.  Discard flax meal that won't sift nicely.  Flours you use are of importance only to you....you're just aiming for about 1 1/2 cups worth.  Add fruit mixture to this bowl and:

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.  It will look hideous.  And smell a little funny, too.  Fill muffin cups.  Should make about 1 dozen muffins.  Bake in 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.  Toothpick should come out clean, unless you stabbed a berry.

I think I'll try cherries next time, and substitute almond meal for flax, and almond extract for vanilla.  That's the blessing and the curse of cooking: each new project leads to many more ideas!

it's only been 5 months!

Clearly, I'm a lackadaisical blog updater.  I will do my best to fix this.

New home, new job, delay in school.  The times, they are a-changin'.  My daughter gets cuter, smarter, and more capable every minute.  I'm afraid to let her sleep, because she changes so quickly, I'm not sure who's going to wake up.

Lots of wonderful food projects on the horizon....I will post them as I make them!  I'm sure my Facebook friends are tired of seeing the photos.