You caught me
@GardenGerty (157552)
United States
February 22, 2018 5:07pm CST
One of the things I wanted to do today was to make pumpkin muffins.
I finally did that this afternoon. Here is an image, but you caught me. I had to eat one.
I downloaded the pumpkin muffin recipe from Libby's. It makes thirty muffins.
Since I am rebellious, I changed a thing or two.
I used 1 C. brown sugar and 2 C white, instead of 3 C. white.
Next time, I think I will cut the sugar in half, they are very sweet.
The other thing I changed was to add some pecans and some dried fruit to the batter. I did cranberries, raisins and dried cherries.
I had to have one as soon as it came out of the oven. You caught me. Wish I could send you each one to enjoy.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Feb 18
I love just about anything that has the word "pumpkin" in it! Those muffins sound like they are very delicious, so I hope you enjoy eating every last one of them!
I discovered Keebler pumpkin spice cookies the other day at the grocery store, so I've found my new favorite junk food!
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
@moffittjc That is why I stock up on canned pumpkin and make a lot of my own stuff. I loved that this recipe used an ample amount of spice.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Feb 18
@JESSY3236 You should of went for and got all three boxes. It won't be long before we can't find anything pumpkin spice on the shelves until October rolls around again! lol
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
23 Feb 18
@moffittjc I love pumpkin spice stuff too. My mother fussed at me that I was getting three boxes of pumpkin spice bars. They still had them at Walmart a few days ago. I was tempted, but decided not to get them.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
23 Feb 18
@spiderdust I shall give it a try, I will not be defeated. lol
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Feb 18
@cintol Practice makes.perfect, and the birds will still love your mistakes. 
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Feb 18
It's a good thing to practice. ;)
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Feb 18
I used to make bran muffins and several other kinds and kept them in the freezer. Great for a quick snack. These look delicious.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I usually have several kinds on hand, unless hubby takes them and "shares" them with others. Then I have to make more.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
22 Jun 18
@celticeagle You can make muffins pretty healthy and it is portion control.
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Feb 18
@GardenGerty ......I like a good snack and these really fit the bill.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
@LadyDuck I even considered using molasses to sweeten as it is not as sweet tasting and adds a little nutrition.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
24 Feb 18
@spiderdust The brown sugar does not taste sweeter, but it is true that the fruits add sweetness.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Feb 18
The dried fruit would also add sweetness, plus I believe the brown sugar tastes sweeter than white.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
23 Feb 18
I always eat my baked good shortly after they're done lol
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I do too. However thirty muffins is a lot.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
The muffin was great. I like it with peanut butter, believe it or not.
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@Hannihar (129443)
• Israel
26 Feb 18
@GardenGerty
Heather, however you like it and enjoy it is important. peanut butter is good.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Feb 18
Wish you could. Would be great to have a taste of your pumpkin muffins.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I would love to have a tea or coffee party with all my friends and we could just eat goodies and chat.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
11 Nov 18
Well, you should try them to see if they taste good!
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I think some of both. Thirty muffins is a lot, but I think it has more sugar compared to my other muffin recipes. The pumpkin is sweet tasting to me, and then the spices make for a sweet taste too.
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
26 Feb 18
@GardenGerty Yes pumpkin is naturally sweet. The sweetener in my pumpkin pie is blended up dates.
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@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
23 Feb 18
They look very scrumptious x I have made pumpkin cake but not muffins before ....
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I have used pumpkin in cakes and in other things, like pancakes as well.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I avoid the artificial sweeteners like splenda, although I will use stevia. I just had cinnamon in the pumpkin.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Feb 18
Omg! I wished you could too.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I will use less sugar next time, but believe me there WILL be a next time.
@rubyriaz007 (4188)
• India
22 Jun 18
Wow, it looks delicious. I have never had pumpkin muffins. I have had chocolate and vanilla muffins,they are very delicious. I will try pumpkin muffins some day.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
23 Feb 18
I see that too. You have eaten one I too keep changing recipes to suit my taste.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
Yep, you caught me when I took one. It is fun to personalize recipes.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Feb 18
Oh my goodness, they sound SO good! 
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
It is a good recipe and can be a healthier sweet treat than some other things.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
2 Mar 18
They are yummy, and they tasted even better the next day. I have some in the freezer.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
Yes, fresh out of the oven is best. You cannot match it with store baked.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
23 Feb 18
Oh, those sound delicious. All except for the pecans, that is. I'm allergic.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
26 Feb 18
Well, the nuts were not in the original recipe. I bet it would be good with sunflower seeds, too.
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