Back then, getting that little digest-size magazine in my mailbox was the highlight of my week.
Part of the fun was trying the new monthly and seasonal recipes.
But these muffins quickly became a mainstay.
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But I never had any luck.
My search intrigued her, and she began asking me about the recipe.
(I should note that I just met her in the library that day.)
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I picked up acan of pumpkinand made them the very next day.
Yes, they were just as good as I remembered, perhaps even better.
How could I not pitch this story?
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(See, itwasfor research purposes!)
And here I am, writing it for you.
(My personal search influenced them to change what was on the internet!)
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A few weeks ago, it wentliveon Martha’s site for everyone to enjoy.
And, as it should, it already has a 5-star review.
It’s how they manage to be both humble and sophisticated at the same time.
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And toasting them first brings out their nutty flavor in a way that elevates the whole muffin.
The muffins also come together in about 15 minutes, including the time it takes to toast the seeds.
Thewarm spicesmingling with the sweet scent of pumpkin and toasted seeds make your kitchen feel like a warm hug.
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How to Make Martha’s Pumpkin Seed Muffins
The recipe is decidedly simple.
They’re whatmakethese muffins great.
While they’re toasting, whisk together your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, allspice and salt.
Only allspice, you say?
However, I also make substitutions sometimes (see below).
Allspice provides all the warm fall flavors you want without overwhelming the delicate pumpkin taste.
The wet ingredients come together in a separate bowl.
It’s a simple mixture of brown sugar, pumpkin puree, melted butter and eggs.
When you combine everything, you’ll notice that the batter is thick but still spoonable.
From there, bake them for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned.
They honestly couldn’t be easier.
I’m never letting it go again.
They’re the perfect example of how sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones we treasure most.
You did it again!
