Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14, but you knew that already, right? Of course you did, because mom is special … plus you know what’s good for you! Short changing mom on her special day is just not an option.

We’re here to help. If you’re planning a brunch, here’s an easy, unique and delicious recipe you can do to sweeten up the usual fare. This simple strawberry butter with poppyseed muffins adds color and flavor to the table. Plus it’s something the whole family will enjoy.

Follow this simple recipe, and enjoy! And don’t worry, you can take all of the credit – we won’t say a word.

Yield: 12 muffins

 

Prep time: 15 min   Cook time: 15 min

INGREDIENTS

For the Strawberry Butter:

2/3 cup chopped strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Almond Poppyseed Muffins:

1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

For the Strawberry Butter:

Sprinkle strawberries with sugar and mix well. Let stand at room temperatures 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain off liquid and discard or reserve for another use.

Add drained strawberries, butter and salt to bowl of electric mixer. Mix until well incorporated and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the Almond Poppyseed Muffins:

Preheat oven to 450°F and butter muffin tin.

In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.

In large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract and sour cream. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in poppy seeds.

Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full each with muffin batter. Bake for 12-16 minutes until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool on wire rack. Serve warm with strawberry butter.

Strawberry Butter with Almond Poppyseed Muffins
Courtesy of the American Butter Institute and Crème de la Crumb

 

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