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I reduced the amount of ginger to 2T and it was a nice subtle flavor. Next time I'll definitely use closer to the amount listed in the recipe. I beat until just combined during the flour\/buttermilk step and loved the texture of the finished muffin. Mine took closer to 18 minutes to bake in a standard 12 cup muffin tin.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBone"},"reviewBody":"I agree with post from Linda. I think this is too much ginger. I have some frozen in my freezer and this would be a good way to use some of the ginger, but 1\/4 cup?? I will wait for other posts before making.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePaw"},"reviewBody":"Very good, but not enough lemon. Next time I will try adding 1\/4 cup of lemon juice. Also the baking time is way off. Needs at least 20 - 25 minutes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWrench"},"reviewBody":"I agree also. That is way to much ginger. I will probably cut it in half and maybe a little less.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePaw"},"reviewBody":"i thought these muffins were good. The ginger amount was correct but needs a more lemon taste. I used dried lemon peal and might need more. Will make these again. Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueAnchor"},"reviewBody":"The answer is No, this is not too much ginger, followed to a tee.These muffins were delicious fresh out of the oven. They made 12 large muffins though, if you want regular 3\/4 full size it's more like 16. I think because of the lemon peel, you need that much ginger or it would be over powered by the lemon. I would recommend warming them up if you don't eat them right away or you won't get all the same enjoyment. I cheated on the topping and just used already made crystilized ginger from the spice aisle. Another plus is that at 12 servings these wonderful muffins are under 270 calories. Will make again! Thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRing"},"reviewBody":"I love lemon anything, but this looks like an awful lot of GINGER. Is the amount correct?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBox"},"reviewBody":"These are very tasty! I love the ginger and lemon together!! I have been trying to find a recipe that not only calls for ginger but actually tastes like ginger, not just hints at it.My only change was that I did not have candied ginger, so I just topped with a bit of cane sugar. Thank you for this recipe, I will definitely be making these again. (note: It made 1-1\/2 doz, not 1 doz)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"I made these last night and they were great! The ginger amount is correct, these have a nice spicy ginger flavor as ginger muffins should! I brought them to a potluck and they were a hit with children and adults; one child even ate 3 of them! Mine had to cook 17 minutes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldGoggles"},"reviewBody":"It probably should read 2tsp to 1 tbs. 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