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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Bright, tender muffins packed with juicy blueberries and fresh lemon. They bake up with tall tops and a crisp sugar crust.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.95 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted cooled slightly
  • 3.5 oz beaten eggs about 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing berries helps prevent sinking
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently until just combined; the batter should be lumpy.
  • Fold in the floured blueberries with a few gentle strokes.
  • Scoop batter evenly into the liners, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 16–19 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  • Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer muffins to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Swap buttermilk for 3/4 cup plain yogurt plus 1/4 cup milk, or use frozen blueberries (no thawing). For extra crunch, add a quick streusel or more coarse sugar on top.
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Lemon Blueberry Muffins flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.