You're right, it's not blackberry season. Well, not in the States, but somewhere in South America as I found these in the market over the weekend. Actually, Andrew found them. The child loves blackberries. We have a few brambles in our yard, and he loves to pick them straight from the vine and pop them in his mouth. Anyway, when your child with huge brown eyes begs you to buy blackberries rather than candy or cakes, even though they are $4.99 a container, you give in. I bought 2, because I have long wanted to bake the corn muffins with blackberries in Martha Stewart's Cupcakes cookbook. Knowing that I'd be the only one to eat these, I halved the recipe, although I've supplied you with the full recipe. I felt the the flavors of the cornbread with the sweet and juicy blackberries were an excellent match. I'll definitely make these again this summer with our fresh berries.
On a personal note, I'd like to extend an apology for not visiting everyone in the past few days. We have just learned that my dad has lung cancer. This is the second time, actually. He had surgery two years ago, and they removed part of his right lung. This new cancer is in his left lung, and it's inoperable, so it seems as though radiation and chemotherapy are the only options. We meet with the oncologist this week. My family and I would certainly appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 containers fresh blackberries, about 6 oz each
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I'm sending my prayers and thoughts to your father in hopes he beats this thing...and to you and everyone in the family for the strength to stay strong during this terrible time. Don't worry about us...we're here to support you. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThank you for what looks like a delicious recipe (I adore blackberries.)
So sorry to hear about your father. I hope things get better soon.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLouanne, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Good thoughts and a big hug to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry Louanne, I hit send too soon. I just wanted to thank you for linking up these delicious blackberry cornbread cupcakes for Cookbook Sundays. My family used to have a cabin in Vermont and there were loads of blackberries on the property. They're my favourite fruit!
ReplyDeleteMmm, love blackberries and these pretty cupcakes defintely have me longing for summer!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your father, Louanne. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
I will definitely keep your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look delish! I want to make those soon.
So sorry to read about your news....I will certainly keep your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLouanne, you and your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThese little cupcakes look wonderful - berries are in season here right now, so I really need to try these.
ReplyDeleteLouanne, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.
Sue xo
I am so sorry about your Dad. We had thr same situation with my father in law past summer. It is so hard and I put you in my prayers. I know those big brown eyes you mention. I have seen them many times when my son wants something for me too. great muffins.
ReplyDeleteThese are so appealing. A great breakfast muffin I think!
ReplyDeleteThese muffins look delish, Louanne! Praying for your Daddy...and for you! Please keep us posted, ok?
ReplyDeleteBlackberry is one of my favorites - added to cornbread sounds delish!
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