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Preheat oven to 350F
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Place strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle the 2tbl.
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Sugar on top.
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Let stand 15 minutes to let it emit juices.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl wisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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Set aside.
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In a medium bowl wisk together, watermelon, strawberries and all their juices, eggs, buttermilk, sugar and zest.
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Add wet to dry.
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Stir together until just incorporated.
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Do not overmix.
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Fold in blueberries and walnuts.
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Line 14 regular cupcake/muffin pan cups with paper liners.
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Or spray well with baking spray.
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Fill all 14 evenly with batter.
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It should be filled almost to the top of the liners.
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Sprinkle each evenly with toasted watermelon seeds.
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Bake about 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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Let stand a few minutes.
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Transfer to wire rack for cooling.
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Serve and enjoy.
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Optional top with a dollop of cool whip just before serving
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HINTS AND NOTES:
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You can use oil or melted butter in replace of the buttermilk.
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You may use orange or lime zest in replace of the lemon zest.
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You can find my recipe for toasted watermelon seeds in my profile.