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Raspberry and Lime Muffins

[heart_this] · Aug 10, 2008 · 73 Comments

Raspberry and Lime Muffins

It had been a long time since I last made muffins and I had been seeing some nice ones around the food blogging sphere. Elle from Elle’s New England Kitchen recently made some blueberry and lemon and raspberry and lime muffins that caught my attention. Although blueberry and lemon is one of my favorite combinations for muffins it was the raspberry and lime ones that I was most interested in. I had not tried the raspberry and lime combo and it sounded like another good one. The locally grown raspberries had been looking good lately and it was time to try the muffins. The raspberry and lime muffins turned out good! The were nice and light and moist and the pockets of raspberries in the middle were wonderful. I really liked the raspberry and lime flavour combination. With all of the fresh berries around I am looking forward to making more muffins.
When making a blueberry and lemon coffeecake I like to pour sweetened lemon juice over the coffeecake followed by some sugar after it is done baking. I then pop it under the broiler until the sugar bubbles. This infuses the coffeecake with more moist lemony goodness and the melted sugar forms a crispy layer on top which is really nice. I used the same method with lime juice for these raspberry and lime muffins. Unfortunately it did not work out as well as I had hoped with the muffins. The muffins were starting to look too dark before all of the sugar on the top had melted and I had to pull them out of the oven. Oh well, the partially melted sugar topping was still really good. Next time I will have to pull the muffins out of the oven a little earlier before adding the topping.

Raspberry and Lime Muffins

Raspberry and Lime Muffins

Raspberry and Lime Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12
ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
directions
  1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract and lime zest.
  4. Mix in the milk.
  5. Mix in the dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the raspberries.
  7. Spoon the mixture in to a greased muffin pan.
  8. Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
  9. Mix the lime juice and zest with the icing sugar and pour over the muffins.
  10. Sprinkle the muffins with the sugar.
  11. Broil the muffins until the sugar on top bubbles, about 2 minutes. Be careful and watch them to make sure that they do not burn.
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  1. Manggy says

    August 10, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Ah, too bad the topping didn’t work exactly as planned, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that they look totally delicious! I find myself drawn to anything with raspberries in it 🙂

    Reply
  2. angelica says

    August 10, 2008 at 11:28 am

    I love raspberries in muffins, and lime is always a favourite with me! I’ll have to try them!

    Reply
  3. Zita says

    August 10, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    Aww…so pretty 🙂

    Reply
  4. Debbie says

    August 10, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    They look very good. The lime is interesting. I will have to try that next time. Thanks for the tip regarding the blueberry lemon coffee cake. I plan on making one of those soon.

    Reply
  5. VeggieGirl says

    August 10, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve never baked with limes before – how sad is that?!?!?! Thank you for reminding me how much I NEED to do so!! Those muffins sound heavenly.

    Reply
  6. HoneyB says

    August 10, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I’ve said it before and will say it again …. I love berries! The muffins look yummy!

    Reply
  7. The DeL Sisters says

    August 10, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Um! Lime and raspberries! Sounds really good!

    Hannah

    Reply
  8. OhioMom says

    August 10, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Lovely! I love lime with fruit also.

    Reply
  9. Alexa says

    August 10, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    These muffins must taste incredible. I love the combination of flavors and the texture on those pictures looks perfect.

    Reply
  10. Esi says

    August 10, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    These look great. Loving the berry muffins right now. That combination of flavors sounds good!

    Reply
  11. noble pig says

    August 10, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    This is actually a combo I never considered, it sounds great and looks even better.

    Reply
  12. My Wok Life says

    August 10, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    Whoa! Your muffin looks alluring, too! I will give it a try.. Thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  13. Daziano says

    August 10, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Yummy… I have a similar recipe but using ricotta cheese, which gives a nice texture to it.

    Reply
  14. Dhi says

    August 10, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Wow, these muffin shots can definitely be a perfect entry for Foodie Photo Contest. The theme is RED and WHITE

    Have a look here for more details:
    http://cookingetcetera.com/2008/07/07/red-white-foodie-photo-contest/

    There’re some prizes for the lucky winners as well 😉

    PS: will be coming here more often, luv your recipes 😀

    Reply
  15. Sue says

    August 10, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Great pictures and what a lovely recipe Kevin.

    Reply
  16. Sweet Bird says

    August 10, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    those look sooo good

    Reply
  17. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    August 10, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    Now that is a great combo and your photo just explodes off the screen – what a great summer combo!!

    Reply
  18. Jan says

    August 10, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    A great combo – Raspberry and lime – YUMMMO!! They look really nice.
    I’ve never made muffins. After seeing these I will have to give them a go.

    Reply
  19. Jeanine says

    August 10, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Those look delicious! Sounds like a wonderful flavour combination. I like that topping idea for coffee cakes, I’ll have to remember that one!

    Reply
  20. Darius T. Williams says

    August 10, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    Hey – what’s up my brother from another mother!!! This looks good – but you know what would have been better?!? A lime raspberry cream cheese frosting on top, of course! Great job w/this though.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. kimberleyblue says

    August 10, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    Sounds like a perfect combo of flavours – really refreshing and summery. Gotta try these!

    Reply
  22. Erin @ The Skinny Gourmet says

    August 10, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    I really like the idea of infusing the baked good with some lime based simple syrup to amp up the lime presence. Every time I experiment with using lime flavor in baked goods I wind up either with something much too tart or with something where the lime is just…wimpy. I think your syrup idea might be a good fix for that.

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  23. Lina says

    August 10, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    what a great combination! that looks wonderful!

    Reply
  24. Bridgett says

    August 10, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    These look completely delicious!

    Reply
  25. Helene says

    August 10, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Looks so darn good Kevin.

    Reply
  26. Mrs Ergül says

    August 11, 2008 at 1:13 am

    I can’t really tell that the topping didn’t turn out as expected! The muffins still look fantastic! Yum!

    Reply
  27. sourpuss says

    August 11, 2008 at 2:12 am

    I’ve been stopping by here regularly for months now and everything you make looks so tasty. If I weren’t so lazy, I’m sure this blog would have motivated me try some of your recipes. I think I have a solution, though. You should open up a drive-thru window at your place. I’d be a regular customer!

    Reply
  28. noobcook says

    August 11, 2008 at 2:17 am

    They look really lovely, what a unique but plesant combo … wish i can sink my teeth into them, hee

    Reply
  29. Adam says

    August 11, 2008 at 2:23 am

    Beautiful pic with the melted butter. They look great.

    Reply
  30. cakebrain says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:17 am

    Yum! I’m liking the look of those muffin innards! The slash of red is so appetizing!

    Reply
  31. cindy* says

    August 11, 2008 at 5:52 am

    love raspberry and lime together!
    have you tried a kitchen torch for the top instead of the broiler? maybe that would work? beautiful as always kevin!

    Reply
  32. Beachlover says

    August 11, 2008 at 6:05 am

    your muffin look good!! I must try raspberries in muffin or cupcake now since it’s berries season!!want to grab one right now on my screen!!

    Reply
  33. Marie says

    August 11, 2008 at 6:57 am

    Those look yummo Kevin! I must get me some of them!

    Reply
  34. The Konosur says

    August 11, 2008 at 7:06 am

    Looks super yummy! I’m definitely nicking this for the next time I make muffins — which will be over the weekend.

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:53 am

    Wow…these look great! The combination of raspberry and lime sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  36. Dee says

    August 11, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    You know, I couldn’t tell you had a problem with the topping Kevin. Looks amazing as usual! I especially like the combination of raspberries and lime. A must try for sure.

    Reply
  37. canarygirl says

    August 11, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Gawd, YUM!

    Reply
  38. Elly says

    August 11, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Raspberry and lime is a favorite combo of mine. I was eyeing these on Elle’s site, too. Yours look great. Sorry the topping didn’t work out just as planned but they still look–and no doubt taste–amazing.

    Reply
  39. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    August 11, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    The muffins looks so delicious and moist, almost as if there was a piece of white chocolate hidden in there somewhere….

    Reply
  40. Jenny says

    August 11, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Those are such pretty muffins Kevin! The combo sounds perfect!

    Reply
  41. Jeanne says

    August 11, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    OMG Kevin you’re killing us here! Just look at those blood red raspberries – too gorgeous. And I love the idea of adding lime. Inspired 🙂

    Reply
  42. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    I dreamed about raspberries tonight. I was holding a big bag of beautiful fresh ones and was very disapointed when I woke up to find out I didn’t have them… I wish I did to make these beautiful muffins!

    Reply
  43. cakewardrobe says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    It’s breakfast time for me.. and I’m HUNGRY!! Think you can send some my way?! YUMM

    Reply
  44. Dawn says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Never thought to use the lime; good thinking.

    Reply
  45. ayankeeinasouthernkitchen says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Kevin, wonderful photos! A lime syrup on baked goods gives is a treat.

    Reply
  46. Elle says

    August 11, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Kevin, they look incredible! Oh my gosh, I can’t even tell that the topping didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to. Thanks for the shout out!

    Reply
  47. Katrina says

    August 11, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    Just when I’d thought I’ve seen enough muffins, you make these and they look REALLY good. Printing this one off. Our raspberry season seems to be over, but we’ll see.

    Reply
  48. Patsyk says

    August 11, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    That flavor combo sounds wonderful! I’m going to have to try it soon since raspberries are looking really good here, too.

    Your pictures are mouthwatering!

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  49. Deborah says

    August 11, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    I have been wanting to try Elle’s muffins, and yours look great as well!! I’ve never heard of adding the sweetened juice like you were saying – I’m so intrigued!

    Reply
  50. Pam says

    August 11, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    They look so good Kevin… I have never had the raspberry/lime combination and it sounds really good. Great photos!

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  51. Holler says

    August 11, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    Gorgeous muffins Kevin! They love so moist and tasty, with all that melting raspberry in the middle. Mmmm 😛

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  52. Prudy says

    August 11, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Raspberries in muffins taste like candy to me. Delicious!

    Reply
  53. Mansi Desai says

    August 11, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    ooh! that looks so decadent kevin! love the color and the flavors!:)

    Reply
  54. giz says

    August 11, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    The combination of raspberry and lime is so inviting and I won’t even complain if the topping isn’t exactly perfect. If you wouldn’t mind delivering, I’ll so shower you with praise if you turn up at my door with these treats.

    Reply
  55. Marjie says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Muffins are the best! You can do so many things with them, and they work with any meal of the day!

    Reply
  56. crunchLin says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    those look delicious!

    Reply
  57. Pam says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    That’s a great idea of pouring the citrus over the top and sprinkling on the sugar. Something like that would probably be good on banana bread.

    Reply
  58. Sue says

    August 11, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Kevin, please drop by my blog because I have tagged you.
    Sue

    http://wwwbacktothetable.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  59. Joy the Baker says

    August 11, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Love this combination Kevin! These look like such a treat!

    Reply
  60. Gloria (Canela) says

    August 11, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Kevin, This look amazing!!! are really beautiful Kevin, I love this!xxGloria

    Reply
  61. Cheryl says

    August 11, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    That looks delicious Kevin! I realized the other day your blog is better and more popular than Coconut and Lime, who is supposedly the big food blogger! Good for you!

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    August 12, 2008 at 12:32 am

    this looks great! i want to make this for a breakfast one day! i love berries and lime!!!

    Reply
  63. Carolyn Jung says

    August 12, 2008 at 1:58 am

    These muffins look divine _ and with real fresh fruit, too, so I can con myself into thinking they’re good for me, too. You know what that means _ I must eat two, not just one then. And with no side of guilt. 😉

    Reply
  64. Sara says

    August 12, 2008 at 2:56 am

    Mmmm, these look amazing! Great combo of raspberry and lime. 😀

    Reply
  65. oggi says

    August 12, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Beautiful photos! I’ll make these lovelies one of these days. Thanks for sharing the recipe.:)

    Reply
  66. Lisa says

    August 12, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    Once again I have been away from the computer and am now catching up on your latest posts. I must try these! It’s been a while since I have made muffins.

    Reply
  67. Bobby says

    August 13, 2008 at 12:59 am

    raspberry and lime muffins… oh yes! Kevin, I think I need one of these right now.

    Reply
  68. Pearlsofeast says

    August 13, 2008 at 1:18 am

    What an awesome combination.Lime and Raspberry,very unique.

    Reply
  69. Rosie says

    August 15, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    What a stunning combo Kevin and great looking muffins!!

    Rosie x

    Reply
  70. Anonymous says

    September 12, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    OMG! Very simple and fantastic taste! Best recipe muffin ever. The worse part was to infuse the muffins with the lime+sugar juice… what a mess!

    Reply
  71. Jing Yi says

    October 26, 2010 at 4:49 am

    Hi Kevin! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Mine turned out great, apart from the fact that it was too moist, because i got too greedy and used too many berries 😛 I also blogged about it, just thought I'd let you know 🙂

    Reply
  72. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Ahhh, so great! I baked these for a bake sale for my husbands university having never baked them before & he came home saying they were a hit!! I'm making a double batch right now & I can't wait! The batter tastes amazing!!!

    Reply
  73. Alexa says

    July 13, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    Hi! These sounded wonderful for my nanny kiddo and I to make but the moment we added the milk to the rest of the wet ingredients it all curdled! We did add a little extra zest (but have done that before when making lemon muffins) and used an electric mixer for the wet ingredients. We checked the milk and it’s not bad and the eggs didn’t seem off either. So do you know what might have gone wrong and what we could do differently to get these to turn out well?
    Thank you!

    Reply

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