I am so lucky to have a Key lime tree in my yard. It’s my favorite plant in our landscaping. Each year it generously provides me with a plethora of the golden gems. I make many recipes with the zest and juice of my Key limes but these Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze is a family favorite.
If you’ve seen my other Key lime recipes on this blog, you know who much I love this small citrus fruit. You also know that ripe Key limes are yellow, not green, which surprises many people. When you purchase Key limes in the supermarket they are green but they are not ripe. The flavor changes as they ripen, it becomes more mellow. The first time I made these muffins I didn’t glaze them and felt something was missing. The glaze really makes the muffin adding just a touch of sweetness. Definitely a great way to start the day.
We also enjoy this Tupelo Honey Key Lime Vinaigrette and this chocolate cake with Key lime cream cheese filling.
Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze are the perfect way to start your day.
Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze
Ingredients
Key Lime Muffins
Key Lime Glaze
Instructions
You ARE so lucky to have a key lime tree. These muffins sound amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party. 😀
I’m in love! Officially! THanks for sharing at our Brunch Week link up!
You’re so lucky to have a key lime tree! If I had one I’d be baking these gorgeous muffins non-stop. They sound so good!
love key lime and I love your blog design!
I love key lime pie I need to try these muffins asap!
You are lucky to have a lime tree in your backyard, Ellen! Your muffins are treasure treats for any time of day =)
I so love key limes! These muffins sound amazing! I cannot wait to make them!
These will be a hit here!
Oh, you are so lucky to have a key lime tree! I wish I could get them fresh and fully ripe. These muffins look so good.
I am so jealous you have a key lime tree! I can rarely find key limes around here but I love baking with them! These muffins sound delicious.
These muffins look delicious, love the glaze. Did not know that key limes turned yellow when ripe, I must of never seen a ripe one.
So jealous that you have a key lime tree. These muffins look amazing!
These muffins look scrumptious! We just spent spring break in the Keys and there was Key lime pie on every menu!!
Nice muffins! Wow, I wish I had a key lime tree!
Oooh these sound amazing, Ellen! Even here in Florida I rarely see key limes in the store and they are always green. What a shame they aren’t ripe. Thanks for sharing about them being yellow when ripe. I will keep an eye out for the ripened ones. Do they ripen off the tree? If I buy the green ones will they ripen on the counter? I’ve never tried it. The ones in our store are just too hard to work with, so I don’t ever bother & usually end up buying the key lime juice in a bottle.
Marion, unfortunately, Key limes do not ripen off the tree. When they are green they are much harder and produce far less juice. you’re right, they are difficult to work with.
You are lucky to have a key lime tree in your yard. No key lime trees here in Michigan and I had to leave my cherry, apple, pear and peach trees behind when I moved. We will plant more this year in the new house but it will be a while before they produce for me 🙁 In the meanwhile, I will have to go to the market and get some key limes. These muffins are sure to make me smile again 🙂
Mmmmmm I love key limes!! They’re so delicious. The hubs, not so much. I’ll definitely bake and take these.
I wish my dad was still alive and I’d make these for him. Every time I see something key lime flavored I think of him because he was crazy for it. These look delicious so maybe I’ll make some and think of him. 🙂