Lemon blossoms, with their delicate and fragrant aroma, have been used in culinary creations for centuries, adding a unique zest to both sweet and savory dishes. From Mediterranean cuisine to Middle Eastern delicacies, these beautiful blossoms offer a versatile ingredient that can transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the art of cooking with lemon blossoms, providing insights into the best recipes and techniques to unlock their full potential.
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LEMON BLOSSOMS (PAULA DEEN)
Make and share this Lemon Blossoms (Paula Deen) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 1h27m
Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray miniature muffin tins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. (The batter will be thick). Pour a small amount of batter, filling each muffin tin half way. (I found a small cookie scoop the perfect thing for making them a uniform size).
- Bake for 12 minutes. (I baked 4 dozen at one time, so it took a little longer--be sure to reverse places in oven for even baking if you cook this many. Also, they come out of the tin better if you cook a little past the golden brown stage so the cake is more firm). Turn out onto a tea towel.
- Make the glaze while the cakes are baking. Sift the sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix with a spoon until smooth.
- With fingers, dip the cupcakes into the glaze while they're still warm, covering as much of the cake as possible, or spoon the glaze over the warm cupcakes, turning them to completely coat. Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath to catch any drips.
- Let the glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hour, before storing in containers with tight-fitting lids.
SAUTEED BABY ZUCCHINI WITH SQUASH BLOSSOMS AND LEMON BASIL
Categories Side Sauté Basil Zucchini Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini; sauté until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with fleur de sel. Transfer to plate. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Add squash blossoms and cook until barely wilted and still bright orange, about 2 seconds per side. Arrange atop zucchini and serve.
- *Available at farmers' markets and some specialty foods stores.
PAULA DEEN'S LEMON BLOSSOMS
Shared at our Feb 18th Curious Cuisiners meeting by Betty Ellis
Provided by Club Recipes
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini muffin tins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth. about 2 minutes. the batter will be thick. Pour a small amount of batter, fill in each muffin tin half way. A small cookie scoop is the perfect thing to make them a uniform size.
- 2. Bake for 12 minutes, I baked four dozen at a time so it took a little longer- be sure to reverse places in the oven for even baking if you cook this many. Also, they come out of the tin better if you cook a little past the golden brown stage so the cake is more firm. Turn out onto a tea towel.
- 3. Make glaze while the cakes are baking, Sift the sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, oil and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix with a spoon until smooth.
- 4. With your fingers, dip the cupcakes into the glaze while they are still warm covering as much of the cake as possible, or spoon glaze over the warm cupcakes turning them to completely coat. Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath to catch drips.
- 5. Let glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hr, before storing in containers with tight fitting lids.
LEMON BLOSSOMS
These are really good, a little tart but plenty sweet. This came from Paula Deen on Food Network!
Provided by Bernice Mosteller
Categories Other Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350*
- 2. Spray miniature muffins tins with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- 3. Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 4. Pour a small amount of batter, filling each muffin tin half way. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn out onto a tea towel.
- 5. To make the Glaze: sift the sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Mix with a spoon until smooth.
- 6. With fingers. dip the cupcakes into the glaze while they're still warm, covering as much of the cake as possible, or spoon the glaze over the warm cupcakes, turning them to completely coat. Place on wire racks with waxed paper underneath to catch any drips. Let the glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hour, before storing in containers with tight-fitting lids.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, fragrant lemon blossoms. The more fragrant the blossoms, the more flavorful your recipes will be.
- Harvest lemon blossoms in the morning, when they are at their peak of flavor.
- Use lemon blossoms sparingly, as their flavor can be overpowering. A little goes a long way.
- Store lemon blossoms in a cool, dry place until you are ready to use them.
- Lemon blossoms can be used fresh or dried. To dry lemon blossoms, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until they are completely dry.
Conclusion:
Lemon blossoms are a versatile ingredient that can be used to add a unique flavor to a variety of dishes. They can be used fresh or dried, and they can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. Whether you are using them to make a simple syrup, a marinade, or a salad dressing, lemon blossoms are sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dish.
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