Surprise Recipe Contest Winner!

26 March
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We have an exciting surprise to announce!

One of the sponsors of our February “Breakfasts and Brunches” contest, Bonne Maman Gourmet Jams and Jellies, was so impressed with all of your entries that they decided to honor their favorite recipe with a surprise “Sponsor’s Choice” prize!

french breakfast muffins

Congratulations to Merry Graham on her stunning “Fruit Filled French Breakfast Muffins!”  Bonne Maman loved her creative use of their product.  She will be receiving a special gift package from Bonne Maman!

Stay tuned tomorrow for the announcement of our grand prize winner!  In the meantime, let’s hear from Merry about her winning recipe.

Merry Mug 2015

How did you come up with your winning recipe?

In February, I read about the “Breakfasts and Brunches” recipe contest on Cooking Contest Central. I got to thinking what do I make best for breakfast? Immediately, my French Breakfast Muffins came to mind. I have been baking them since a neighbor taught me to make them when I was 10 years old! Could Bonne Mamam perseveres improve my already BEST recipe? I figured, there was no way my family would accept a redo of the muffin they have had every Christmas morning and for birthday breakfast. This sounded like a perfect culinary challenge to me. 

I changed up the muffin some, used buttermilk instead of milk, added pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon but the magic came after I baked the muffin and filled it with Bonne Mamam Four Fruits Preserves. Oh my gosh, deliciousness! The family gave it ten thumbs up. Now it will be a toss up, will I make our beloved classic French Breakfast Muffin or the new and improved Fruit-Filled French Breakfast Muffins? 

Why is this one of your favorite recipes to make for brunch?

Easy to bake, the kids love to help roll the muffins in the spice sugary coating. And oh my gosh, let’s not forget the raving reviews! I love it when family and friends cock their heads and say, “This is really good. What jam is in here?”

What do you enjoy about the Bonne Maman products?   

I must say, I have never received so many inquiries on what type of jam I am using. From hubby, to son and the mayor, everyone could taste the difference in Bonne Mamam preserves. I enjoy the preserves due to the natural fruit flavor. The blend in Four Fruits Preserves is so perfected and balance. Bonne Mamam preserves tastes like Granny made it! 

Do you have an award-winning tips or recipe contest advice?

Take your best, most loved recipe and remake it with the sponsors products! Play around in the kitchen and have fun! Read the rules! 

Please follow the link below to view or print the recipe:

Fruit-Filled French Breakfast Muffins

Fruit-Filled French Breakfast Muffins

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15 Responses to “Surprise Recipe Contest Winner!”

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    Pat March 26, 2015 at 7:17 am #

    Congratulations, Merry!

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    Marie March 26, 2015 at 7:22 am #

    I can’t wait to try this recipe – they look and sound amazing! Congratulations Merry!

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    heidi March 26, 2015 at 8:41 am #

    Congratulations!!!

  4. Susan March 26, 2015 at 12:16 pm #

    That’s wonderful!! What a great recipe!! Congrats!

  5. Sharon Damante March 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm #

    Yay Merry!

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    brendawatts March 26, 2015 at 12:31 pm #

    Congratulations!! So Happy for You 🙂

  7. Valonda March 26, 2015 at 1:18 pm #

    Great article. Congratulations Merry!
    ~V

  8. Nancy J. March 26, 2015 at 1:48 pm #

    A BIG CONGRATS Merry!! they look super delicious and sooo creative. You’re the bomb girl! Loved reading about one of my favorite people….You!

  9. ronnafarley March 26, 2015 at 2:26 pm #

    Bravo Merry!!!!!!!!

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    Brenda March 26, 2015 at 7:08 pm #

    Congratulations Merry! Delicioso!

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    Lisa Keys March 26, 2015 at 7:42 pm #

    how wonderful of the sponsor and for Merry. Congrats!

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    chefbohdanna March 26, 2015 at 7:48 pm #

    Surprises can be wonderful! Congrats Merry!

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    JoAnn Belack March 26, 2015 at 8:20 pm #

    Congrats Merry, they sound wonderful!!

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    Merry Graham March 28, 2015 at 11:41 pm #

    Merry HuGs to everyone who took the time to congratulation me. I feel your group hug and love it so much. This was one of those recipes that turned out “perfect” for my family. I am soooo eager to make them again. WHEN you make Fruit-Filled French Breakfast Muffins pleezzzee snap a photo and share with me on my Facebook wall :https://www.facebook.com/amerryrecipe?ref=hl CHEERS to you all, may 2015 be a winning year for YOU!

  15. Jill Gilber April 4, 2015 at 12:13 am #

    Congratulations to you, Merry!! Those Muffins look absolutely spectacular. My mouth is watering….my favorite cup of coffee and one of those muffins…wow!!!

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