Blueberry Muffins
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Looking for the quintessential blueberry muffins? Look no further! Bursting with juicy blueberries, these tender muffins with a sparkling sugar crust are simply irresistible.
Bursting with plump, juicy blueberries, these blueberry muffins have a tender crumb and a sparkling sugar crust that practically begs you to take a bite. The recipe is simple but the results are incredibly delicious. The secret? A mix of vanilla and almond extracts. While vanilla is a classic, a touch of almond extract complements the berries and gives the muffins an irresistible aroma.
In the summer, I love using fresh blueberries, but frozen ones work just as well. Just make sure to mix them in while they’re still frozen—otherwise, you might end up with purple muffins! These muffins freeze beautifully, so double the recipe and stash some in the freezer for quick snacks or an easy breakfast on the go.
“I made these for my husband’s coworkers…they are still raving about them 2 weeks later. Huge hit. Recipe is a keeper!”
What You’ll Need To Make Blueberry Muffins
Step-By-Step Instructions
To begin, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Whisk to blend.
Next, beat the butter and sugar for a few minutes until light and creamy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
Alternating with the milk.
The batter will be thick.
Add the blueberries.
Using a rubber spatula, fold the berries into the batter.
Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper liners. (It’s important to use the liners, otherwise the blueberries will stick to the bottom of the pan, making the muffins difficult to remove.)
Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over top.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for about ten minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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How To Store & Freeze Blueberry Muffins
Since the muffins are full of juicy blueberries, they stay moist for days. The flip side of this is that they tend to get a little soggy. To store them, line a sealable container with a sheet of paper towels. Arrange the muffins in a single layer and cover with another sheet of paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Store the muffins on the countertop or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the muffins in the microwave or oven to refresh, if desired.
How To Freeze Fresh Blueberries
If you go blueberry picking or your supermarket has a great sale on them, you can freeze fresh berries to use throughout the cooler months. First, toss any stems or damaged berries then put them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pop into the freezer until they are solid, 2 to 4 hours. After they’re frozen, transfer to an airtight container or reusable freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
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Looking for the quintessential blueberry muffins? Look no further! Bursting with juicy blueberries, these tender muffins with a sparkling sugar crust are simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2¼ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (also called raw sugar or demerara sugar)
For Cooking
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 12 paper muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and put an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spray the pan and the liners with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl and beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract and almond extract. (The batter may look a little grainy -- that's okay).
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beating on low speed to combine. The batter will be very thick. Add the blueberries to the batter and fold gently with a spatula until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin (an ice-cream scoop with a wire scraper works well here); they will be very full. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly on top of the muffins.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until lightly golden. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each muffin to free it from the pan if necessary (the blueberries can stick), then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The muffins can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw for 3 to 4 hours on the countertop before serving. To reheat, wrap individual muffins in aluminum foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven until warm.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 252
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sodium: 224 mg
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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I unfortunately did not have cup cake liners as i thought so I had to improvise and make a cake. First time making blueberry anything and though the taste was there i found the cake to be too dry. Since i’m not a seasoned baker of any kind I wouldn’t know where i went wrong if any as i followed the recipe to the tee. Will try again with a little less flour, sugar and much less blueberries to see if comes out any different. Crazy because I LOVE blueberries and eat them in one sitting if i don’t portion them but i quickly found out there is a such thing as too much! haha. Thank you for the recipe.
I do have a silly question, would the measurements make any difference if I did make a cake instead of cupcakes?
Hi Anna, glad to hear that, overall, you enjoyed this. What size cake pan did you use?
Very easy and incredibly light and fluffy! No oil /cooking spray needed. Nice crown. I used the convection oven and they were done in about 15 minutes.
Very good recipe. I’ll be saving it for future use. I used a full pint of fresh blueberries, which when measured was 2 1/2 cups (slightly more than the recipe calls for).
For those who have no almond extract: I used 2 tsp. vanilla extract with successful results.
For those who have no raw sugar: I sprinkled slightly more than 2 Tbsp. brown sugar across the 12 muffins and was very happy with the results. Brown sugar on top is so good that I won’t even try making these with raw sugar in the future.
I believe combining the wet and dry ingredients as specified in the recipe is very important to getting good results. I also want to state that I don’t have an electric mixer and beat it all by hand successfully. I just made sure the butter was truly softened before I started.
Very good, moist and tasty!
Ohh no, I think I screwed them up. I used gluten free coconut flour and the batter does not look anything like yours. I’m sooo upset. Next time I will try to remember to use regular flour.
I’ve made muffins many times, but my husband never raved about them. Today he raved about these. I guess they are the best! They sure are delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Totally agree with the title – ‘Best Blueberry Muffins’. Straightforward and yummy! And the uncooked batter is hard to resist… Thanks.
Super delicious and easy recipe!!! They were a big hit with the family. It’s a keeper!!!!
Jenn,
I hardly ever have regular milk in the fridge. Any chance I could substitute half and half instead?
Staci
Sure, half and half will work here. Enjoy!
Lovely and light. A touch sweet for my taste, next time will reduce sugar by ⅛-¼ cup and add a splash of lemon juice and rind.