Comments on: Mexican Vanilla Mini-Muffins with Vanilla Syrup

By: Ariela

Ariela — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:57:29 +0000

Moncher – Thank you for the informative & thoughtful comment! If you do use the Lyles please do let us know how it goes.

By: moncher

moncher — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:44:49 +0000

Maggie and Ariela, although I haven’t yet tried it, I once asked the makers of Lyle’s Golden Syrup whether it would work successfully as a substitution in recipes which call for corn syrup, in terms of consistency and taste and behavior. Lyle’s Golden Syrup is pure cane sugar syrup, not high fructose corn syrup. They said yes, it would work. Of course, they have vested interest in their product, but lying about this would not win customers. Only one way to know, eh? Try it. I’m a serious vanilla fan, but am lukewarm on muffins / cakes. Pound cake excepted. If I do try this recipe, I will use the Lyles and let you know how it goes.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:09:10 +0000

Mmmm…these look DELISH. I love vanilla so I’ll definitely be trying these!

By: babycakes

babycakes — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:04:07 +0000

I am about to try this recipe .. I am sure my husband will love those muffins !!! thanks so much

By: Ariela

Ariela — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:47:07 +0000

Denise – It’s not a silly question at all. Mexican vanilla beans are just beans that have been grown in Mexico. They have one of the best strong, spicy vanilla flavors. Any vanilla bean will work for the recipe though.