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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These are delicious !
First time making blueberry muffins. So glad I found this recipe. They were absolutely delicious and looked amazing. The recipe was easy to follow and quick to make.
I couldn’t sleep and decided to make muffins this morning. I followed your recipe precisely, but substituted lemon extract instead of almond (my husband and children don’t like its flavor) and added cinnamon. SO GOOD; thanks for sharing! My teens will be so excited when they wake up. <3
I will say that the thickness of the batter was a bit startling but it was too early to be making judgments on my own. 😛 I’m glad I trusted you!
Hi, I followed the recipe exactly, but it came out on a dry side. Do you think I should reduce the heat to 350? Not sure what I am doing wrong. Thank you!
Hi Els, Dryness is usually caused by overbaking (so instead of turning the oven temp down, I’d remove them from the oven just a tiny bit earlier next time). Another reason baked goods come out dry is when the flour is measured incorrectly. Did you use the spoon and level method to measure the flour? Even a few extra ounces can make a big difference.
Thank you, Jenn for the fast response! I will definitely do that. I did use the measuring method, the only difference instead of spoon I used 1/4 cup to scoop with. That may have contributed to wrong measurement.. I will use the spoon. Thank you a million!
It is really good! I’ve made this and it was so soft and fluffy. It just melts in your mouth! Definitely recommend baking this!
I ran out of flour and substituted pancake mix for the 1 cup I was short….uh, don’t do that!! I’ll have to try this again cause the batter was good!
These are so unbelievably good. My husband won’t let me buy store bought muffins anymore 😂 . My only question is doubling the recipie, can I just straight across double this recipe for more muffins or do I need to tweak anything for better results?
Yep – but if you bake both pans at the same time you’ll need to increase the baking time just a bit. 🙂
We loved these muffins despite only having a few blueberries. No complaints at all but might bake for 18 minutes next time. I didn’t use paper liners and after muffins sat for awhile they’d were easy to get out of pan.
Might use a bit of lemon zest in the topping next time.
Have made these many times: best blueberry muffins, hands down!! Can these be made as mini muffins? If so how would I change the recipe? (And will the changes work to convert all/most of your muffin recipes?)
Glad you like these! Yes, you can make mini muffins with this (and really all) muffin recipe(s). No changes to the recipe are needed except the baking time – I’d start checking them around 12 minutes.
Could you use fresh cranberries with this ? Happen to have an overstock in my freezer!
Hi Kim, I think these would be too tart with fresh cranberries. You could try this recipe (for muffins) if you’d like to use cranberries. Hope that helps!
Could you add some lemon zest and a couple tablespoons of lemon juice to this recipe to make a blueberry lemon muffin? Just wondering if the extra liquid would mess with the recipe?
Hi Giselle, I would add the lemon zest but not the juice – also omit the almond extract. Hope you enjoy and please LMK how they turn out. 🙂